Welcome back to Confessions of a PYP Teacher and the ninth episode in our well-being series.
So far, we’ve looked at fear, worry, panic, and anxiety. These are internal experiences of threat; the ways our mind and body respond when we anticipate danger, whether real or imagined. They’re signals that the nervous system is on high alert, scanning for what could go wrong.
But there’s another side to mental health and well-being. Instead of being driven by inner threat signals, it’s shaped by the demands placed on us from the outside. This is where overload and stress come in. When the pressures of life and work outweigh the resources we have to cope, the system tips over. At first, this feels like everyday stress. But over time, if it doesn’t let up, it can spiral into two very different outcomes: burnout, being drained by too much or boreout, being drained by too little meaning or creativity. Both wear down our sense of ownership over our lives.
Let's take a moment to unpack stress overload and how it can impact your well-being.
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