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What Stress Actually Does to Your Body
Stress is not in your head. It is a body-wide budget with compounding interest.
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Burnout (psychology)
Occupational burnout stems from unmanaged workplace stress.
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Psychological stress
Psychological stress is a reaction to perceived demands.
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Stress Hormone
A stress hormone is a chemical signal released by endocrine glands to adjust your body during times of threat.
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Allostatic load
Allostatic load is the cumulative physical wear and tear on your body caused by chronic or repeated stress.
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Fight-or-flight response
How the fight-or-flight response instantly redirects blood, releases glucose, and suppresses digestion during perceived threats.
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Stress Management
Stress management uses psychological techniques and physical interventions to reduce chronic stress and prevent health decline.
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Work–life balance
Work–life balance is the equilibrium between a person's job and their personal life, including family, leisure, and health.