What Is Cortisol & How Does It Affects Us?

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I share from my own healing journey—these posts are for me first, then if you relate, for you too. I’m simply walking in purpose and sharing what helps me heal and grow, in hopes it may encourage you to. 🌱✨  Cortisol is a hormone your body produces in response to stress. It’s made by your adrenal glands (small glands that sit on top of your kidneys) and plays a big role in how your body manages stress, energy, and balance. Functions of Cortisol Stress response : Often called the "stress hormone," cortisol helps your body deal with challenges by triggering the "fight-or-flight" response. Metabolism : It helps regulate how your body uses carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for energy. Inflammation control : Cortisol keeps inflammation in check, so your immune system doesn’t overreact. Blood sugar balance : It works with insulin to keep your blood sugar levels steady. Sleep/wake cycle : Cortisol is usually higher in the morning (to help you wake up and ...

The Greatest Project by Michelle Pitt

I didn’t know
there was something in me
that needed to heal.
I was aware of everything
but me.

I’d mastered the art
of showing up for others,
while quietly disappearing
from myself.

Then came the shift—
a whisper in the silence,
a nudge from within.
I realized:
I needed me.

So I became
my own project,
my own priority,
my own sanctuary.

And oh,
what a journey it's been—
full of revelations,
unexpected grace,
and sacred becoming.

I’m learning
to see myself with new eyes,
to trust the sound
of my own soul speaking.

What I focus on
begins to bloom,
so I plant with intention,
and water with truth.

I reprogram my mind
not from fear,
but from love—
from the vision
of who I truly am.

This is the life I create:
rooted in healing,
growing in purpose,
whole in every way.

 

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