You now know that your stress isn’t invisible: your body reacts at every stage. Your heart, your breathing, your energy, your sleep, and even your mood change depending on which phase you’re in. These signals are valuable — they help you understand what you’re experiencing and recognise when you need rest, support, or a moment to step back.

Before moving on, take a few minutes to notice one of these signals in your daily life. That’s exactly what you’ll do now in the practice activity.