The easy answer is stress causes symptoms of stress over time.  We often ignore the early signs.  The early signs become chronic and turn into symptoms.  The symptoms over time can cause more serious symptoms or illness. The early signs can be easy to overlook, but if overlooked over time, can be problematic. Some possible early signs of stress : –Upset in stomach or stomach problems. -A feeling of rightness or wrongness that we ignore (we do not listen to our self). –We feel sad or depressed. -We have a mild headaches. –We feel tired. -We’re feeling overwhelmed or ... Read More

We can often feel pulled in many directions, and not know what is most in an important  in the moment to do. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a reality check. It can also show us what is motivating us in our actions. So, the first question  to ask our self would be, “Are my basic needs taken care of like  food, water, sleep?”. If  that’s taken care of, then  you move up   to the next one, safety. “Is my body safe, Do I have employment, resources,?  Is my family taken care of?, Is my house taken care of, my property safe? If yes, then the next focus is what... Read More