Cortisol Explained: Why You Feel Tired, Wired, Anxious or Burnt Out

What are the signs of high cortisol, and why do you wake up tired, anxious and unable to lose weight? Cortisol is your stress hormone, and when it is out of balance it touches everything from your mood to your sleep to your weight. In this video you will learn how to recognize the signs and how to bring your cortisol back into balance. We cover how cortisol is supposed to rise in the morning to wake you up, the difference between healthy stress and the chronic stress linked to most disease, why your brain cannot tell your inbox from a real threat, and the art of winding down at night. You will also get practical, doable tips on coffee timing, movement and eating to lower cortisol naturally. CHAPTERS 0:00 Tired, anxious and stuck losing weight 0:35 Cortisol and stress explained 2:52 Why your cortisol should be high in the morning 4:12 What low cortisol actually feels like 5:22 Healthy stress vs chronic stress 6:33 Why your brain treats stress like real danger 8:25 The art of winding down at night 9:06 How to lower cortisol, step by step 13:22 Why good sleep ties it all together New videos every week on psychology, neuroscience and spirituality, with real tools for your everyday well-being. Subscribe so more people can find this:    / @jessicaweisecoach   Follow:   / jessicaweise   This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical or psychological advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your individual situation. #cortisol #highcortisolsymptoms #howtolowercortisol #stresshormone #wakinguptired #burnout #hormonebalance #stressrelief