Elissa Epel – Mind, Body, and Stress
Mind & Life
Understanding Stress from a Buddhist Perspective
Stress can be understood through a Buddhist perspective by distinguishing between the first arrow, which is the adversity inherent in life that everyone suffers from, and the second arrow, which is how much we stress about stress. Stress management involves managing our relationship with stress and accepting what we cannot control. Contemplative wisdom, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and meditation help individuals understand what they can and can't control, including their response to stress. Individual differences in how we view the future and our tolerance for uncertainty play a significant role in how we respond to stress. Embracing uncertainty and learning to live with adversity and not knowing can help in reducing anxiety and depression.
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