Cortisol: The Stress Alarm
But hold on—there's a sneaky hormone called cortisol that can mess with our happiness plans. It's like our brain's stress alarm, and when it goes off, it can make us feel anxious and worried, getting in the way of our happiness. Luckily, we can learn to manage stress and keep cortisol in check so it doesn't derail our happiness train.
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