12/15/2025
From the Doctor’s Desk – Monday 🩺
If Mondays feel heavier, it may not be “just stress.”
A recent study found higher cortisol levels on Mondays—even in retirees. 🧠🗓️ That means your nervous system is anticipating the week ahead and responding before anything even happens.
Over time, that stress response can affect sleep, mood, energy, and pain.
This week, consider giving your nervous system a head start.
A simple adjustment, massage, or intentional reset can help your body ease into the week instead of bracing against it.
Your body keeps the calendar—but you can teach it a better rhythm. ⏳✨
— Dr. J