Risk-taking in times of stress requires a different lens

Note: This essay was written in 06/2020 when the pandemic hit, and there were protests across the U.S.

Stress is inevitable. In different instances throughout our lives, our stress hormone-so called cortisol-either goes up or goes down. It may even skyrocket at times like these when the pandemic hits, and when people are protesting to stand up for their belief. More…