Cultivating a Different Perspective on Stress

During this Coffee Break, Kristin reviewed the science supporting a “new” approach to stress and introduce you to new tools (one book, one short online course) that aim to help people think differently about their stress.  It’s not stress reduction, coping, or mindfulness (although that’s great, too!) – it’s a whole new tool that’s based on thinking differently about stress.  Listen here:  Coffee Break Cultivating a Different Perspective on Stress.

Also, check out this TED talk (and note the names on the research the speaker cites at the beginning!): Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend.  While you listen, follow along using this Stress MIndset handout while Kristin helps us change our Stress Mindset.

Direct links to resources for your personal use:

Stress Self-Assessments 

from Life Reimagined Balance and Burnout and from the American Academy of Pediatrics – Stress Self-Assessment Exercise