“Procrastination is an emergency brake for your stress system.” Stress expert Elke Van Hoof on self-leadership, self-regulation, and procrastination as a warning sign.
Can you ever escape the dance between stress and resilience? Are you still resilient if you get easily irritated?
Stress expert Elke Van Hoof explains why stress and resilience aren’t separate phases, but rather a constant interplay. Resilience becomes apparent precisely when you keep thinking through challenging situations, seek connection when things get tough, and slow down even as the pressure remains high.
This dance takes a neurobiological and psychological toll. As a result, the frequency of switching between states often leaves you more exhausted than the severity of the stress itself. Elke explains the four factors that determine how resilient you are at any given moment. Resilience isn’t a fixed trait, but a dynamic process—and that’s good news for our bodies and brains.
