The achievement and maintenance of a durable, high-performing physiological and psychological equilibrium that is resilient to moderate internal and external stressors. This state is characterized by optimal hormonal balance, consistent energy levels, and stable cognitive function over long periods. It represents a dynamic form of homeostasis that requires minimal conscious effort to maintain.
Origin
This is a conceptual term combining ‘sustained state,’ implying a long-term, stable condition, with ‘attainment,’ signifying the successful reaching of a goal. It is used in wellness and performance contexts to describe a goal beyond acute optimization, focusing on long-term consistency and resilience. The concept is rooted in the biological principle of allostasis, or stability through change.
Mechanism
Attainment requires the continuous, precise regulation of the autonomic nervous system, favoring a balanced sympathetic and parasympathetic tone, and the stabilization of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. This physiological consistency prevents the chronic elevation of stress hormones, which would otherwise degrade tissue sensitivity and exhaust glandular reserves. This long-term stability ensures efficient cellular function and systemic homeostasis.
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