Learn how to reframe stress as a challenge for positive effects on well-being. Discover how to change your mindset towards stress and react with compassion.
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Quick takeaways
Reframing stress as a growth opportunity can lead to positive changes and personal development.
Perceiving stress as a challenge rather than a threat can help our bodies interpret it in a more constructive way.
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The Upside of Stress
The podcast discusses the concept of the upside of stress based on Kelly McGonigal's book 'The Upside of Stress'. It highlights how avoiding stress can have negative effects and emphasizes the importance of changing our mindset about stress. By reframing stress as a growth opportunity, we can use it to our advantage, leading to positive changes and personal development.
Managing Stress through Mindset
The podcast explores how our mindset affects the way our bodies respond to stress. It explains that when we perceive stress as a challenge rather than a threat, our bodies interpret it in a more constructive way. The podcast provides an example of a personal experience where reframing stress as a sign of caring and preparation led to increased courage, flexibility, and attention. It also suggests incorporating supportive self-talk and understanding the importance and intentions behind stressful situations as key strategies to manage stress effectively.
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The Upside of Stress: Reframing Stress as a Challenge
Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!