Three “hidden” sources of stress

Stress is an integral part of our lives, the body’s reaction to various kinds of external influences. However, when it comes to stress, we automatically imagine standard situations: deadlines at work, exams at a university, a traffic jam, a quarrel with loved ones, etc. We associate stress with emotions and the psyche, although not all stress to which the human body is exposed is caused by these factors.

There are factors that do not depend on behavior, perception of reality and emotional stability, which can also cause stress and, therefore, put health at risk.

The change of seasons

The change of seasons inevitably affects our body. So, with the onset of late autumn and winter, the days are shorter, the air temperature is lower and more and more effort is required to get out of bed in the morning. Many of us notice that they are gaining a kilogram or two without noticeable changes in their diet.

Do not immediately blame laziness in everything. The fact is that since our body reacts to the change of seasons, it tends to expend less energy. The immune system, which has to work twice as intensively due to the onset of the cold and flu season, also requires more energy and a good sleep.

All of these are sources of stress that we do not notice, because they are not caused by events happening in our lives, but by the weather and the change of seasons.

Recycling

Even if you love your work and enjoy it, recycling can cause a lot of “hidden” stress and seriously weaken the immune system.

Initially, the concept of "recycling" refers to long and tedious physical labor. Today, however, scientists come to the conclusion that mental work is an even more intense load on the body than physical.

Long and continuous mental work, study, the combination of the two can become a source of “hidden” stress, even a man sat down sure that he was used to this rhythm of life and feels comfortable.

The attitude to work in the US is special. Hard work is encouraged by American society. It is believed that it is the work ethic that distinguishes Americans from representatives of other nations. In addition, to stay afloat and pay bills, millions of Americans are forced to work, as they say, for wear.

According to statistics, today 7,6 million Americans work more than one job. In most cases, this is, of course, a part-time job. However, more than 250 000 US residents work two jobs, spending a full-time job on both. 7% of working Americans spend 60 at their workplace and more than hours per week, on average, more than 8,5 hours per day, if you work without days off.

Recycling introduces an imbalance between work and rest, preventing the body from recovering, and the psyche to “switch” to something other than work.

Lack of sleep has a very negative effect on our health: it leads to premature aging, increases the risk of becoming a victim of a car accident, can provoke diseases of the cardiovascular system and, according to some studies, cancer.

Travels

During the trip, even if you go to relax, it is impossible to completely avoid stress and additional stress on the body.

When traveling over long distances, you will inevitably have to deal with a change of time zones and, as a result, biorhythm disorder. Not to mention the fact that in another part of the globe you will have to drink other water, eat other foods and sleep in your usual bed. All these "little things" become a source of stress, to which we can not pay attention, but our body will certainly respond to them.

Any flight on an airplane becomes a serious test for the immune system. For a few hours, we find ourselves in a confined space along with 200-300 passengers, some of whom have colds, flu, or other viral diseases. For people who often travel for work, stress increases significantly.