06/26/2025
In a U.S. study, adults with high stress who believed it harmed their health had a 43% increased risk of premature death. Globally, approximately 38% of people reported feeling emotionally stressed “yesterday”—up from about 26% in 2007. These figures show how pervasive stress is, and why cultivating true calm matters.
What Does It Mean to Be Truly Calm?
In today’s world, we often hear about the benefits of being calm—reduced stress, better sleep, improved focus. But what do we really mean by “calm”? 75% of Americans report experiencing at least one physical or psychological symptom of stress in the last month. Around one‑third describe their stress as “extreme,” and over 70% say stress affects their mental health. Chronic stress disrupts sleep in nearly half of adults, and around 43% notice physical health impacts, including headaches, hypertension, digestive issues, and lowered immunity.
In a U.S. study, adults with high stress who believed it harmed their health had a 43% increased risk of premature death. Globally, approximately 38% of people reported feeling emotionally stressed “yesterday”—up from about 26% in 2007. These figures show how pervasive stress is, and why cultivating true calm matters.
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