Do you feel mentally drained? Struggling to concentrate on complex tasks that once came easily? You might think you just need a vacation, but the real cause could be deeper — chronic stress.
When you’re constantly under pressure, your body produces high levels of cortisol. This not only makes you feel anxious but also triggers a chain reaction that sabotages your performance:
It “Redirects” Resources:
Your body uses its energy to manage the “emergency state” caused by stress, diverting resources from “non-essential” functions such as libido or mental clarity.
It Suppresses Testosterone:
Cortisol and testosterone have an inverse relationship — high levels of one tend to reduce the levels of the other.
It Disrupts Sleep:
Stress is one of the main causes of insomnia, preventing the brain and body from recovering and consolidating information.
How to Fight It:
In addition to relaxation techniques, moderate physical exercise is a powerful stress reliever. Likewise, the science of adaptogens — natural substances that help the body adapt to stress — is gaining increasing attention. Ingredients such as Panax Ginseng have been used for centuries for their ability to enhance both mental and physical resilience.
An intelligent approach to performance doesn’t ignore stress — it manages it actively.