\u201cYour system isn\u2019t allowed to slow down.\u201d Stress expert Elke Van Hoof on hypervigilance, the perception of time, and time poverty. <\/p>\n
Why does it feel like you’re always short on time, even when there’s nothing special on your schedule? And why does free time cause stress instead of providing peace of mind? <\/p>\n
In this episode of \u201cStress as a BFF,\u201d stress expert Elke Van Hoof explains what\u2019s really behind the feeling that there\u2019s never enough time. It has nothing to do with a packed schedule or poor planning. It has everything to do with a nervous system that has learned that slowing down is dangerous. <\/p>\n
When the stress response system remains chronically active, your perception of time changes. Time is no longer just a clock; it feels like a threat. Tasks take longer than you expect. Rest feels unsafe. And even though your day is packed, you feel like you\u2019re falling behind. <\/p>\n
Elke starts with the concept of hypervigilance. She also explains how time poverty arises and what you can do about it. It\u2019s not always about planning better, because as long as your stress system remains in overdrive, that\u2019s of little use. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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