Chronic Stress Isn’t a Personality Flaw — It’s a Nervous System Issue

A flat-style digital illustration showing a woman holding herself with a tense, overwhelmed expression, surrounded by swirling lines that represent chronic stress. Text on the left reads, “Chronic Stress Isn’t a Mindset Problem — It’s a Nervous System Issue,” on a soft beige background with subtle brain and heart icons.

If you feel stressed all the time — tight chest, racing thoughts, irritability, exhaustion that never quite goes away — you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this: “Why can’t I just calm down?” You’ve tried the tips.You’ve downloaded the meditation apps.You’ve told yourself to relax, breathe, let it go. And yet… your body still […]