Stress and fatigue in women | Happy Juice Chick

A woman sitting quietly on a sofa, facing a large window in soft natural light, representing why calm can feel uncomfortable at first when the nervous system is used to chronic stress.

Why Calm Feels Uncomfortable at First (and What Your Body Is Really Doing)

Calm doesn’t always feel relaxing at first. This post explores why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, and what’s actually happening in the nervous system after long-term stress.

Nelea Lane, CMWC

Dec 28, 20254 min read

Woman in a library setting resting her head on her arm in the afternoon, showing the 2pm crash that women often experience from stress fatigue.

The 2pm Crash Isn’t Your Fault

When your energy disappears every afternoon, it is not a lack of motivation. Discover what your body is trying to say about stress and recovery.

Nelea Lane, CMWC

Oct 28, 20253 min read

Stress changes how your body works.

Food. Energy. Mood. Weight. Skin. Hair. Sleep.
When stress stays high, the signals get confusing.

I help women 40+ recognize stress signals and respond with simple, functional daily supports — including what we pour in a glass.

HAPPY QUIZ | STRESS LESS ERA

Why Calm Feels Uncomfortable at First (and What Your Body Is Really Doing)

The 2pm Crash Isn’t Your Fault