Acknowledging typical reactions to stress is important in understanding how to cope with it.
Examining behaviors can serve as a signal of stress and trigger a self-inventory of necessary actions.
Understanding the bigger picture and why stress matters can increase one's ability to relate to others and achieve goals.
We often have more resources than we think and should not hesitate to ask for support.
Reframing stress can turn perceived demands into valuable resources.
We’re all familiar with the ways that stress can make us feel bad. But professor and stress expert Modupe Akinola argues that a simple change in our mindset can turn short-term stress into a helpful resource. Modupe walks us through some strategies for how to better tolerate and understand our stress, and gives us tools for coping when a small “mindset shift” isn’t enough.