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Stress Can Be a Good Thing If You Know How to Use It
by Alia Crum and Thomas Crum
Quick Takes
- Label the stress you’re feeling
- Practice mindfulness and other centering exercises
- Realize that you stress because you care
- Reframe anxiety as excitement
- Be open to opportunities and learning inherent in stress
With all the media and medical attention on stress and its negative health impacts, it is easy to reach the conclusion that stress is irredeemably bad—something to be avoided as much as possible.
We have a different perspective. We believe that pursuing a “stress-free” life often causes more stress down the line—problems compound, and by failing to face our most intense challenges, we never overcome them. Think about a time when you experienced ...
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