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 ...

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They say when you know better, you do better... and I believe that. In my mind, two unhealed people shouldn’t be in a relationship—from my experience it only breeds toxicity. I’m not here to tell you what to do, but I do encourage you to make some real adjustments. If you cannot support each other, uplifting and encouraging one another, what is the purpose?
As a creative, these types of relationships can drain your energy, block your flow, kill your motivation, and sometimes even make you want to give it all up.
But here’s the truth: you have a choice. Use that frustration—the energy that makes you want to punch a wall or scream into the atmosphere—and create something from it.
Be an alchemist. Transform that pain into power. That rage into rhythm. That heartbreak into healing. That’s the real magic. Empower yourself.

Find those people, places and things that inspire you even if they are halfway across the world. Thank God for technology to have access, from the comfort of your own home.

 

#ArtAsTherapy #CreateThroughPain #AlchemistMindset #TurnPainIntoPower #CreativeHealing #EnergyInMotion #EmotionalAlchemy

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