Sound Wisdom Blog
Reaching a Goal Does Not Require Perfection by Eliz Greene
When we set a goal—for our wellness, productivity, or sanity—it is easy to be derailed when things don’t go as we planned. Too often, a setback becomes a derailment—and our goal fizzles away.
What do we do? How do we keep working toward a goal when we’ve stepped off the path to success?
Here is something I say to myself most days: Life is not about perfection. It’s about moving in the right direction!
Why Is Stress a Problem for Your Health and Productivity? by Eliz Greene
We can’t alleviate all stress, and we wouldn’t want to even if we could. Some stress is natural and necessary; it is what gives us the zing of energy to get things done. The zing is the result of the hormone cortisol flooding the system when the body detects danger or stress. Cortisol quickens reactions, increases pulse and blood pressure, and even thickens the blood (to prevent bleeding to death in case of injury).
Trouble comes when that zing becomes a constant thrum, continually triggering the cortisol response rather than allowing it to ebb and flow as we need it. Thicker blood, higher blood pressure, and increased pulse all make the heart work harder, which is why prolonged high stress doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke.