Completing the stress cycle is one of the most important things we can do to prevent burnout.

Your brain doesn’t know that the email from your boss isn’t a saber-toothed tiger, and that the unpleasant interaction with a co-worker doesn’t mean they’re trying to kill you.

These normal stressors result in repeated cycles of the stress response – and we need to regularly find ways to tell our brains to chill out.

Laughter with friends, brief meditations, a hard cry, and hugging loved ones can all help signal to your brain that you’re safe. And when you’re safe, your brain can stop flooding your system with adrenaline.

Are you familiar with the stress response cycle? What are your favourite ways to manage stress during a busy day?

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