A complete stress response cycle looks like this: the beginning – we perceive the threat; the middle – our body does something to respond (physiologically); the end – our body understands that the danger has passed and our bodies are safe. We often miss out on the end step, which can contribute to exhaustion and burnout.
Feeling emotionally exhausted? 6 things you can do to release your stress
In their book Here are 6 evidence-based strategies to help you complete your stress cycle: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle , coauthors (and twin sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski reveal that completing the stress cycle – finding a way to let our bodies know we’re no longer threatened or in danger and we can stop being stressed – can be the most effective way to avoid burnout and emotional exhaustion.
