Stress is usually seen as something you should avoid—something you need to get under control or eliminate as quickly as possible. But what if that assumption itself is the problem?
In this episode of “Stress as a BFF,” Elke Van Hoof debunks the idea that relaxation is simply a matter of “switching off.” She explains why that often backfires in practice and how rest can even become an additional source of pressure.
There is a major misunderstanding surrounding disconnection. Instead of shutting everything down, Elke advocates for a different approach. It’s not about doing less, but about shifting differently between exertion and recovery.
