Boredom and noise can sharply increase stress? 7 unusual cortisol triggers one should be aware of

Missing meals or eating at unusual hours often confuses the body, prompting towards the release of cortisol to maintain energy levels. Over time, this can disrupt blood sugar balance and worsen stress responses. We need to understand our bodies thrive on rhythm, and disrupting its normal pattern breaks, cortisol quietly rises, keeping one in a…

High cortisol: How to know if we have ‘high cortisol levels’: 5 common habits that are linked to increased stress and result in mental weakness

High standards lead to success and self-discipline. The constant self-pressure to do everything perfectly signals the brain that nothing is ever safe or “done.” Cortisol keeps flowing, mistaking perfectionism for a survival task. ​Psychologists now see perfectionism as one of the strongest triggers for chronic stress. It slowly chips away at mental stability, leading to…