Emotional intelligence is staying positive and productive in the face of adversity and stress. Don’t let stress (how you respond to stressors in life) kill you or rob u of ur emotional intelligence. Cortisol can act on many different parts of the body and can help: the body respond to stress or danger increase the body’s metabolism of glucose control blood pressure reduce inflammation Cortisol is also needed for the fight or flight response, which is a healthy, natural response to perceived threats. The amount of cortisol produced is highly regulated by your body to ensure the balance is correct. Too much cortisol is just as bad as too little. Long-term exposure to cortisol and other stress hormones can negatively affect almost all of your body’s processes. This can increase your risk of health issues such as heart disease, lung issues, obesity, anxiety, depression, and more. Please take care of “ME” (you) starting now in 2023 (2020ME). #drjackie