We all say we’re “stressed,” but what does that actually mean?
In this short, 60-second video with Dr. Stuart Shanker, we learn that stress isn’t just about emotions—it’s about energy. Our brains are constantly working to keep our systems (like body temperature, mood, and focus) in balance. Whenever something threatens that balance, the brain has to burn energy to bring us back into our optimal range.
That’s what stress is: anything that makes the brain work harder to keep us functioning at our best.
Take a minute to watch this video—you’ll walk away with a fresh, science-based way to understand what’s really happening when you feel stressed.
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