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What is Stress Frequency

Stress Frequency counts how many stress responses you experience.

It tracks how many stress responses you experience each day, shown as circles at the bottom of the chart.

Few (small circles): Low frequency, which means experiencing less than 3 stress responses.
Some (medium circles): Medium frequency, which means experiencing between 3 and 5 stress responses.
Many (large circles): High frequency, which means experiencing 6 or more stress responses. This does not always mean more stressful events, it can also reflect increased sensitivity.

Consistently experiencing stress responses 4 or more times per day may indicate heightened stress sensitivity.

To better understand the science behind stress and why your perception of it matters, you can read Reframing Stress: Why Your Mindset Matters More Than the Stressor.