We all know it: once one item on the to-do list is done, the next task is already waiting, and in our heads we've practically finished it already. We've unlearned how to take a little break and escape the stress of everyday life. Stress shows up above all in our mind and also has physical consequences. In this post you'll find out how chronic stress comes about and what you can do about it.
What is stress?
Stress is a term describing the physical state of readiness of our body in dangerous and tense situations. For this, the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline are released from our adrenal medulla. Our pulse or blood pressure rises and the coronary vessels widen. The body can now perform more than in its normal state. In the long run, however, it's harmful for people, as it can lead to stomach problems, headaches, trouble sleeping and trembling, and even a weakened immune system. Lasting damage is not uncommon either. The risk of a heart attack rises and the blood vessels are damaged.
How does psychological stress show up?
Chronic stress often weighs on the mind. If you're constantly stressed, you hardly have any time left to relax and take a break. In the long run this can lead to depression, anxiety and exhaustion. This then shows in everyday life too, and despite the stress you're no longer as productive. Relationships with other people also often suffer, whether at work or in private. Chronic stress leads to oversensitivity, feeling overwhelmed and helplessness. We may snap at the person opposite us, sometimes for no reason. To compensate for the psychological strain, we often fall into unwanted patterns of behaviour, such as overeating. To counteract this, it's a good idea to do a juice cleanse after phases of stress. The body grounds itself and draws its energy from natural sources.
What to do about chronic stress?
If you notice you're falling into a vicious circle with one to-do after another, it's time for a break. Give yourself this break to sort your thoughts and give your body time to prepare for the new tasks. Try to prioritise your tasks and deal with the most important first. To calm your body too, herbs and above all teas are a good, easy method. To prevent chronic stress, a healthy diet and plenty of restful sleep are very important. That way the body has enough nutrients and vitamins, but also the energy it needs to get through all your daily tasks calmly.
In one of our earlier posts we also showed you how to practise more mindfulness. It often helps us to focus on one thing deliberately rather than having a hundred things in our heads at once. A juice cleanse is also a way to practise mindfulness. If you'd like more tips on mindfulness, we recommend the following post: "The mindfulness of monks".
How long can chronic stress last?
In itself, stress should only be a short-term state for your body. Chronic stress, however, is the lasting form. It is mainly about ongoing stress that doesn't necessarily come from extreme demands but is simply a permanent state. It can even drag on for years.
Who doesn't know it: once one item on the to-do list is done, the next task is already waiting, and in our minds we have practically already finished it. We have unlearned how to take a little break and escape the stress of everyday life. Stress shows up above all in our mind and also has physical consequences. In this article you will find out how chronic stress comes about and what you can do about it.
What Is Stress?
Stress is a term describing the physical state of readiness of our body in dangerous and tense situations. For this, the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline are released from our adrenal medulla. Our pulse or blood pressure rises and the coronary vessels widen. The body can now perform more than in its normal state. In the long run, however, it is harmful to people, as it can lead to stomach problems, headaches, difficulty sleeping and trembling, right up to a weakening of the body's defences. Lasting damage is not uncommon either. The risk of a heart attack goes up and the blood vessels are damaged.
How Does Mental Stress Show Itself?
Chronic stress often weighs on the mind. Because anyone who is constantly stressed barely has time left to relax and take a break. In the long run this can lead to depression, anxiety and exhaustion. This then shows in everyday life too, and despite the stress you are no longer as productive. Interpersonal relationships often suffer as well, whether at work or in private. Chronic stress leads to oversensitivity, feeling overwhelmed and helplessness. It can happen that we snap at the person opposite us, sometimes for no reason. To compensate for the mental strain, we often fall into unwanted behaviour patterns, such as overeating. To counteract this, it is recommended to do a juice cleanse after phases of stress. This helps the body ground itself and draw its energy from natural sources.
What to Do About Chronic Stress?
If you notice you are falling into a vicious circle and have one to-do after another, it is time for a break. Give yourself this break to sort out your thoughts and give your body time to prepare for the new tasks. Try to prioritise your tasks and deal with the most important one first. To calm your body too, herbs and above all teas are a good and simple method. To prevent chronic stress, a healthy diet and plenty of restful sleep are very important. That way the body has enough nutrients and vitamins, but also the energy it needs to get through all the tasks in everyday life calmly.
In one of our past articles we also showed you how to practise more mindfulness. It often helps us to focus on one thing in particular, rather than having a hundred things in our head at once. A juice cleanse is also a way to practise mindfulness. If you would like more mindfulness tips, though, we recommend the following article "The Mindfulness of Monks".
How Long Can Chronic Stress Last?
In itself, stress should only be a short-term state for your body. Chronic stress, however, is the permanent form of it. It is mainly about lasting stress that doesn't necessarily result from extreme demands, but is simply a constant state. It can even drag on for years.
