I took a saliva test to check my hormone levels. Cortisol, which relates to stress, rose and then spiked between 7AM and just before noon, and gradually came way down as the afternoon progressed, hitting its lowest number around 6PM. Interesting that I work withing those hours. So while I dont feel it as stress because it is part of me, it is happening inside me. SO first, I am glad I cut back to a 4 day work week, and second, I need to be more mindful of how easily I revert to my high stress self when I am not mindful. I will be going over these with a doctor on my next visit, but I think it is fascinating how little I have learned about my effects on my life and health.
Posted on: Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:55:54 +0000
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