This chapter explores the benefits of viewing stress as enhancing rather than debilitating, discussing how this mindset shift can lead to improved performance in various contexts. The discussion emphasizes how adopting a positive attitude towards stress can change our physiological response, with stress being seen as a signal of caring about a situation and being prepared to act. Techniques to cultivate a stress-enhancing mindset, along with the importance of recognizing stress signals and seeking support when needed, are also highlighted in the chapter.
This is an episode of A Slight Change of Plans, a podcast we think you'll enjoy hosted by former TED speaker Maya Shankar. Modupe shares why a simple change in our mindset can turn short-term stress into a helpful resource -- and offers strategies to better understand, and cope with, stress.
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