Discussion:

After reviewing the list of ways that stress impacts the body, please take a moment to share a response to one of the following questions:

• Do any of these resonate with you?  
• Do any of these surprise you?  
• How do you manage stress?  
• How do you manage workplace stress? 

Once you've done that, please respond to one or two of your classmates, reacting to their thoughts. This can be to agree with them, to add new ideas or examples to what they said, or to offer support!

The Role of Stress on the Body

Many of us already know this, but stress doesn't just impact the mind. It also has a huge impact on your body! Please take a moment to review the list of ways stress impacts the body below, and then share your thoughts in response to the discussion questions at the bottom of the page.