When Stress Isn’t Just in Your Head - 6 Ways to Relief

Stress
June 19, 2025•1 min read

Body Calm

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind — it shows up in your shoulders, neck, jaw, back, and even your digestion.

If you’re constantly feeling tense, fatigued, or dealing with physical discomfort, you’re not imagining it

Here’s how stress often speaks through the body:

  • Tight shoulders → carrying the weight of your to-do list

  • Tension headaches → the mental load of juggling work, family, everything

  • Lower back pain → stress-induced muscle tension

  • Digestive issues → chronic stress + rushed eating habits

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often we wait for the perfect moment to rest — after the project ends, after the busy season, after everything is “handled.”

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But the truth is: our bodies often ask for care before our minds catch up.

That’s what this space is for — a pause, a breath, a small shift.

Each week I’ll be sharing real-world wellness tools — insights for navigating stress, transition, and the quiet signals your body may be sending.

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Warmly,

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Sabrina Smith

Sabrina is the founder of Body Calm Life, a wellness explorer and nervous system nerd sharing real-world “field notes” on clean living, mindful routines, and midlife vitality. She writes to help others breathe easier, feel stronger, and stay grounded—even in a noisy, modern world.

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