Less Stress in Malta Than in Sweden

One thing I noticed when I moved to Malta is that people are more relaxed and less stressed than in Sweden. Which also affected me. I noticed the difference between my stress and the shoulders loosened up. In addition, the times I get stressed, it takes less time before I stop stressing.
Stress is also known for not being good for the health. Stress is harmful to both the psyche and the body.

But, what is stress?
Any kind of demand or threat can make your body respond with stress. It is the body's defenses that kick into high gear in a rapid automatic process. This process is known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction, or the stress response.
Stress can help you rise to meet challenges. It can also help you stay focused, energetic and alert. That is when it is working properly.
However, after a certain point, stress stops being helpful and instead it is causing major damage to your health. Not only your health, but also your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life.

10 Health problems that are caused or getting worse by stress:

• Depression and anxiety

• Pain of any kind

• Sleeping problems

• Autoimmune diseases

• Digestive problems

• Skin conditions, such as eczema

• Heart disease

• Weight problems

• Reproductive issues

• Thinking and memory problems