Stress Less: Bible and Brain Science Habits for Resilience

Understanding Stress

• 💡 Stress is defined as the built-in response to real or perceived threats or demands, with two sides: the external event and our internal response.
• ⚠️ Chronic stress, lasting for days or weeks, is detrimental, unlike acute stress which can be motivating and help focus.
• 🧠 Physical cues of chronic stress include loss of joy, sleep disturbances, upset stomach, and muscle tension.

Resilience: The Tennis Ball Response

• 🎾 Resilience is the healthy response to stress, enabling individuals to bounce back from adversity, similar to a tennis ball.
• 🧱 Unhealthy responses to stress can lead to breaking one's body, relationships, or making a mess of things, akin to dropping a rock or an egg on glass.
• 🚀 God provides the