When your body says no

Sometimes strain shows itself more clearly in the body; other times in the mind. It can be difficult to determine when it is ‘too much’—and when to respond. Here, there is an opportunity to take the signals seriously, explore what is at play, and identify what needs adjustment.

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When strain becomes stress

Stress is significantly more prevalent today and affects people of all ages, working lives and life situations. I know both professionally and personally what prolonged stress can cause. At one point in my own life, stress had cognitive consequences that clearly showed how seriously and pervasively stress can affect both functional ability and quality of life.

In my work as a therapist and stress coach, I help people understand their stress reactions, recognize early signals, and work on regulating the nervous system. At the same time, I support the process of creating a better understanding of one's own limits and needs so that the stress does not continue inappropriately.

3 clear signs of stress – that I encounter in my work

When the body reacts

The body is often the first to register that the load has become too high. This can manifest as:

Persistent fatigue that is not relieved by sleep
Tension, headaches, or recurring physical pain
Restlessness in the body, palpitations or shallow breathing

These reactions are not random, but the body's way of signaling that recovery no longer matches the load.

The mind becomes overloaded.

When stress affects the mental level, many people experience:

Worrying thoughts and difficulty finding peace
Reduced concentration, overview and memory
A constant experience of time pressure and inner demands

Mental stress often manifests itself as a constant state of alertness, where the brain rarely gets the opportunity to recover.

Emotional changes

Stress also affects emotional balance. It can manifest itself as:

Increased irritability, vulnerability, or emotional exhaustion
Feelings of inadequacy or self-criticism
Less joy, commitment and excitement in relationships

These emotional reactions are not an expression of a lack of robustness, but of a nervous system under constant pressure.

A structured process - with you at the center

A stress coaching course runs over 8 sessions and is for those of you who feel you need help to get back into balance. Balance with yourself, your surroundings and relationships. Maybe you are already on sick leave, or maybe you are just on the edge and feel that you can't go on.

During the process, we work purposefully and carefully with: Identifying what is causing your overload and with

understanding how stress affects you – physically, emotionally and mentally
to calm the nervous system and rebuild your energy
to find your limits and needs – and learn to listen to them
concrete tools to handle everyday life differently

The course is individually tailored, and we work at your pace – focusing on what is most urgent and meaningful to you.

What do you get out of the process?

After our course, you will be in a different place:

You will have a deeper understanding of your reaction patterns
You will feel more calm in your body and greater clarity in your mind.
You will have concrete tools to prevent and manage stress
You will experience a stronger sense of being able to take care of yourself – in both thoughts, feelings and actions.