That extra hour of work or social media scrolling isn’t worth sacrificing your body’s need for recovery.
What to do: Prioritize sleep. Set a consistent bedtime and stick to it. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Your brain and body need it to function properly.
6. Holding in Stress: Feels Manageable, But It’s Literally Poisoning Your Body
We all experience stress, but many of us choose to bottle it up instead of addressing it. Holding in stress doesn’t make it go away—in fact, it only makes it worse. Chronic stress is linked to a range of health issues, from high blood pressure to weakened immunity to digestive problems.
