TED Business How to make stress your friend (from A Slight Change of Plans)
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Jun 9, 2024 Explore how changing our mindset towards stress can lead to positive outcomes and improved performance. Learn about the benefits of viewing stress as enhancing rather than debilitating, and the importance of seeking support during stressful times. Discover how stress research and technology intersect in promoting self-awareness and individual well-being.
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Stress is Adaptive Response
- Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system releasing adrenaline, dopamine, and cortisol. - These hormones sharpen focus and prepare you to act, showing stress is an adaptive response.
Mindset Shapes Stress Effects
- Stress mindsets shape outcomes: enhancing mindsets lead to better health and performance. - Debilitating mindsets worsen health, reduce vitality, and impair growth and learning.
Date Your Stress
- "Date" your stress by welcoming and being kind to it. - This approach helps you become more familiar and comfortable with your stress.