As the corona crisis continues, people get harder. Support for the strict measures is declining. The roads are getting busier again. The well-known neuropsychologist Erik Scherder (68) therefore believes that “the brain is being put to the test.”
Procrastination
The date on which we can “do things again” is always shifted by a few weeks. That makes it tough. “With a date of finite you live somewhere,” says Scherder in an interview with the AD. You know you have to make sacrifices, but then you think “I’ll keep it up,” because there is a reward ahead. On that day it will (partly) come to an end. You live there. Now that day, for understandable and essential reasons, is shifted a bit every time and that puts our brains to the test. The reward you were on will be postponed for a while. “
Stress
The lack of structure and support gives stress. “Negative news causes stress, and long-term stress lowers your resistance. Exactly what you don’t want. It is therefore a cry of heart to me, if it is not strictly necessary, to bring less negative news. Especially if the nuance is missing or predictions are made of what is ‘perhaps’ all ahead of us. The effect is that you can think, “Oh my God, what else can happen to me ?!” People just get more anxious, get even more stress and stress is bad for health. ”
Movement
The neuropsychologist is known as a great believer in movement. This is certainly important now. “Movement provides better protection, less vulnerability. Also seen from your immune system. Also against the corona virus. About 70 percent of people sit too much, which is bad for their health. This leads to obesity and the risk of diabetes. This crisis will change that. I’m convinced of that. Walking in nature is an optimal enrichment of your brain. It evokes creativity, makes you more productive, you deal with your brain more efficiently. ”
Setback
It is also important to keep in touch with others. “Stress blocks motivation and taking initiatives. Setbacks can lead to people coming to nothing. The brain does not feel like being reminded every day that you are in trouble, have lost your job or are in danger of losing your company. That is why it is important for others to say, “Come on, put your shoulders under it.” We must all keep a close eye on that in the near future. ”
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