1. Understanding stress

Understanding stress – the first step to reduce stress

By Erwin van den Burg On November 05, 2021 - 12 min read

Are you suffering from stress? And have you tried many trics and techniques to reduce it? Chances are that you have not been successful. This is not your fault. It is because most experts focus directly on solutions, rather than understanding your problem first.

Why stress is usually not something to worry about

By Ines Gomez Campos On November 05, 2021 - 7 min read

Stress is the most common factor of absenteeism in industrialized countries, accounting for about a third of sick leave. However, stress occurs much more frequently than suggested by sick leave numbers. Many of us experience stress, be it at work or in our private lives, but do not develop diseases.

1. Understanding stress

Habituate or sensitize to stress, that's the question

By Ines Gomez Campos On November 05, 2021 - 6 min read

Imagine you have successfully dealt with stress and start to feel relaxed. Then the next stress comes, which is followed by yet another stress. How does the body cope with successive stress? The answer: habituation or sensitization. Which of the two occurs depends on personality.

1. Understanding stress

Stress and anxiety, what’s the difference?

By Ines Gomez Campos On November 02, 2021 - 6 min read

The terms “stress” and “anxiety” are often used interchangeably. This is because they share many symptoms, and can lead to similar serious disease when they are not treated properly. However, stress and anxiety are not the same, and it is important to know the differences to find correct treatments.

1. Understanding stress

Psychology of stress

By Ines Gomez Campos On November 02, 2021 - 6 min read

If you believe that stress is harmful for your health, then the risk of dying early is much more elevated than when you don’t see stress as harmful. Psychology has shown that many harmful effects of stress are therefore not due to the stress per se, but rather to the perception of stress.

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Understanding stress – the first step to reduce stress

Why stress is usually not something to worry about

Habituate or sensitize to stress, that's the question

Stress and anxiety, what’s the difference?

Psychology of stress

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