Health – Terms & Definitions

A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress, often characterized by feelings of cynicism and reduced professional accomplishment.

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. Crucial for optimizing energy and cognitive function.

The body's primary stress hormone, released by the adrenal glands. High, prolonged levels due to chronic stress can negatively impact health and cognition.

Professional activity performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that pushes your cognitive capabilities to their limit. Essential for creating new value.

A set of mental skills that includes working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. These skills are vital for planning, focusing, and managing multiple tasks.

The quality of being thankful, often practiced intentionally as a mindset technique to reduce stress, increase optimism, and boost emotional well-being.

A measure of the variation in time between heartbeats. Used as an indicator of the nervous system's balance, reflecting stress levels and recovery status.

The practice of intentionally directing one's attention to the present moment without judgment, used to reduce rumination and improve focus.

A foundational daily or weekly health practice (e.g., movement, sleep schedule) that is prioritized and protected regardless of the business workload.

The ratio of beneficial nutrients (vitamins, minerals) in a food to its energy content (calories). Key for optimizing energy without excess weight gain.

The necessary time (mental and physical) required to return to a baseline state after intense work or stress. It is when learning and adaptation occur.

High-quality sleep that includes sufficient time in deep (slow-wave) and REM (dreaming) cycles, essential for physical repair and cognitive consolidation.

The amount of time spent using a device with a screen, such as a smartphone or computer. Excessive exposure, especially before bed, disrupts the Circadian Rhythm.

Stress is the external demand placed on the system; Strain is the internal reaction or fatigue resulting from the stress.

A holistic approach to managing professional and personal life that emphasizes flexible integration and alignment with core values, rather than strict separation (balance).