What is stress and how do you recognize it?
Stress. Everyone knows the word, but not everyone thinks about what's happening in your body and mind. A little bit of stress is normal — sometimes even helpful — but if stress lasts too long, it can put a lot of pressure on your health.
🔎 What is stress really?
Stress is our body's natural response to a challenge or threat. Imagine: your ancestors encountered a predator in the forest. Their bodies produced stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol so that they could react more quickly: fight, flight or freeze.
Fortunately, you don't see tigers anymore in the modern era, but your brain still reacts as if you're in danger. Only the “tigers” are now work deadlines, financial worries or a full agenda.
🌱 Short term fish. chronic stress
Not all stress is bad. Short-term stress can help you to be sharp during an exam or give you extra strength during sports. Once the stimulus is gone, your body calms down again.
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