06/04/2026
Stress is the body's natural, automatic reaction to feeling threatened, overwhelmed, or under pressure.
It triggers a "fight-or-flight" response, releasing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol to help manage challenges.
While short-term stress can boost performance, chronic stress can cause severe physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion
Prolonged stress undoubtedly makes people ill.
It is now known to contribute to heart disease, hypertension and high blood pressure, it affects the immune system, is linked to strokes, IBS, ulcers, diabetes, muscle and joint pain and migraines
Workplace stress is reaching record levels, affecting employees worldwide.
Around 1 in 4 workers report feeling unable to cope with stress at work
Exercising is often the first thing to go when we are busy, but just small amounts of exercise a day can have a large impact on your overall health. It doesn’t have to be an hour workout, why not start with small changes that will add up incrementally?
For example take the stairs instead of the lift, or walk the children to school instead of driving, have a walking meeting at work or simply stand up and walk around whilst you are taking a call on your mobile. The more you can get your body moving, in a non-timing consuming way the better.
At My Core Wellbeing we understand how much movement makes a difference to a persons stress levels
Movement is medicine — which is why we offer a range of professionally led Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi classes in Guisborough
Check out the website (via the link in our bio) to learn more about the different classes we have on offer at My Core Wellbeing
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