How People Work, Behaviour & Performance

Rethinking Stress from an Exercise & Nutrition Science Perspective

“the response people may have when presented with demands

and pressures that are not matched to their abilities and

which challenge their ability to cope”

Hans Seyle 1907 - 1982

“Its not stress that kills us but our reaction to it”

ONLY THE DEAD HAVE NO STRESS

“The dose makes the poison”

Skills come from struggle“Growth comes at the point of resistance”

“We learn by pushing ourselves to the outer reaches of our abilities”

“Training the mind – Push at the point of resistance”

The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance (2008)

Nick Lamb – Big Wave Surfer

“I SEEK OUT WAVES THAT SCARE ME, WHEN YOU STEP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE

YOU GROW AND IMPROVE

The Growth Equation STRESS + REST = GROWTH

STRESS DEMANDS REST – REST SUPPORTS STRESS

7 Take Home Points!

1. Lifestyle affects our health both positively & negatively – your choice!

2. Growth equation: stress + rest = growth

3. Physical & Mental strength not as different as we thought

4. Exercise Regularly and consistently

5. Use sleep as a performance enhancer

6. Eat a healthy balanced diet

7. Use the outdoors to recalibrate your body, mind & soul