Objectif :

To help you recognise your first automatic reaction when your stress is activated. Later, you’ll have the opportunity to complete your self-assessment.

Exercise : “My reaction in 10 seconds”

Step 3 — Write a simple sentence

“My first automatic reaction when I’m stressed is…”

My final reflection

Take a moment to reflect:

  • What surprised you most about the way your brain reacts to stress?

  • Did you recognise in your body some signs you had already experienced without knowing they were caused by adrenaline or cortisol?

  • How do you feel now that you understand better what’s happening inside you?

Understanding what stress is matters: it helps you see that your stress is not a weakness but a protection mechanism.

And the more you learn to recognise this mechanism, the better you’ll be able to manage what you feel.

You’ve just discovered what stress is, how your brain reacts, and which hormones are involved in this response.

Now that you understand the mechanism, it’s important to know that not all stress is the same.

Some types can help you grow… Others can weaken you if you’re not careful.

In Lesson 2, you’ll discover the different types of stress: the good, the bad, and the one that lasts too long.

In conclusion