Ditch Stress Blog

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We want to help you unwind your mind and reclaim your calm. We want you to be armed with knowledge about what stress is, how it affects you and what you can do about it. We want to empower you to thrive and reap the health benefits of a more balanced lifestyle. Read on for more!

Niksen: The Radical Art of Doing Nothing

Feeling overwhelmed by hustle culture? Discover Niksen—the radical Dutch art of doing nothing—and why intentional stillness might be your secret weapon against stress, burnout, and creative fatigue.
The Loneliness Paradox: Why We Feel Alone (Even When We’re Not)

Loneliness isn’t just about being alone—it’s about feeling disconnected, even in a crowded room. Discover how loneliness and stress feed off each other, why some social interactions leave us feeling emptier, and how to cultivate both meaningful connection and fulfilling solitude.
The Key Ingredients for a Stress-Less Mindset

Learn how to reframe your perception of stress and build a mindset that supports resilience, calm, and personal growth. These simple yet powerful mindset ingredients will help you turn stress into an opportunity instead of an obstacle.
Rewiring Calm: How Your Vagus Nerve Holds the Key to Stress Relief

Discover how to strengthen your vagus nerve to manage stress better and boost your nervous system health. Learn simple techniques like breathwork, cold exposure, and nutrition tips that support vagal tone and keep you calm, balanced, and resilient.
Stress, Dopamine, and Addiction: Why We Keep Reaching for More

Ever feel stuck in a loop of stress and bad habits? The dopamine-stress connection might be to blame. Learn how stress fuels cravings, why dopamine plays a key role, and what you can do to regain control.
Break Glass in Case of Emergency: What to Do When Sh*t Hits the Fan

Stressed out? Grab your ‘Stress Emergency Kit’ for quick, effective tools to handle life’s chaos. Grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and mindset shifts to help you reset, calm your nerves, and stop overthinking—perfect for stressful days!