From about mid-October to the end of the year can be overwhelming for many people. The year is coming to an end, people are reflecting on the goals they set for themselves, and families are preparing for time off around the holidays. It is one of the busiest times of the year for most companies,...

The biological system that alerts us of danger and draws attention to something that requires action is the sympathetic nervous system. In other words, it is the system that is activated when we feel stressed. There are many stressors that trigger the production of cortisol, which creates a surge...