{"id":12018,"date":"2021-11-01T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T10:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edu.emplomind.co.uk\/jak-stres-dziala-na-cialo-i-umysl-pracownika-i-jak-stworzyc-mniej-stresujace-miejsce-pracy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-15T13:06:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T11:06:30","slug":"jak-stres-dziala-na-cialo-i-umysl-pracownika-i-jak-stworzyc-mniej-stresujace-miejsce-pracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edu.emplomind.co.uk\/en\/jak-stres-dziala-na-cialo-i-umysl-pracownika-i-jak-stworzyc-mniej-stresujace-miejsce-pracy\/","title":{"rendered":"Jak stres dzia\u0142a na cia\u0142o i umys\u0142 pracownika i jak stworzy\u0107 mniej stresuj\u0105ce miejsce pracy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How does stress affect the body and mind? <\/strong><\/h1>\n

We know that constant stress causes many unpleasant and even dangerous ailments. In order to better respond to and prevent them, it is useful to understand what the natural reaction to stress is, and what happens to us when it is long-term.<\/p>\n

According to  <\/span>global report<\/a> <\/span>Gallup ( <\/span>State of the Global Workplace 2021<\/span><\/i>), as many as 43% of workers worldwide experience stress on a daily basis. They are more likely to be women (the report considers only two genders) and people under 40. Young workers are the majority of the current  <\/span>workforce<\/span><\/a>, so their high stress levels should be of concern.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

How does the body respond to stress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our natural response to a threat – a source of stress – remains the same as it was thousands of years ago. True, we no longer have to run away from predators, but in our daily lives we have plenty of reasons for stress. A traffic jam on the way to work, an annoying co-worker or a presentation – our body reacts to these in the same way as to a potential threat.<\/span><\/p>\n

So how?<\/span><\/p>\n

A natural reaction to stress<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

When the stress is temporary and moderate – like the one we feel before a speech or before a big barking dog – the body goes into “defense” mode. However, it quickly returns to normal when the stress passes. This reaction is called <\/span>
fight or flight response<\/span>
<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The moment we encounter a potential threat, <\/span>
follows<\/span>
<\/a> The release of various hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. You probably know how adrenaline works – it speeds up your heartbeat, raises your blood pressure and gives you a boost of energy. Cortisol, on the other hand, is responsible for redirecting the blood and the glucose and oxygen it contains to where they will be most needed in case of defense – to the muscles. At the same time, it halts the proper functioning of systems less needed for this – for example, the digestive system (this is why we often run to the toilet before an exam or presentation). <\/span><\/p>\n

This process should “turn off” on its own when the potential threat passes. However, when we are constantly in a stressful environment, our constantly gets the message that we are in danger. The reaction that is supposed to save us starts to become toxic for us.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is worth remembering that reactions to stress vary from person to person. What is very stressful for one person may not be at all for someone else. It depends, among other things, on genes (minor differences in the genes responsible for the stress response) and experience. In particular, people with traumatic childhoods and after traumatic events in the past may have an acute stress reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does stress affect our body and mind?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When our body produces adrenaline and cortisol all the time, virtually every process in it is affected. This can cause real damage, even permanent damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Long-term stress increases the risk:<\/span><\/p>\n