Chapter 2
The Basis of Resilience: Harmony Versus Stress
IN THIS CHAPTER
Taking a good look at the stress response
Examining the relationship between stress and health
Recognizing how perception of stress and coping can determine resilience
Developing basic strategies to harmonize stress
Resilient people have the ability to think clearly and find solutions to complex situations, even under duress. They are able to maintain adaptability and flexibility in the midst of change, stay open to support and learning, cultivate optimism, dedicate themselves to person renewal, and, ultimately, thrive in the face of adversity. Resilient people not only resist succumbing to stress but also find a way to adapt to it and become stronger, wiser, and get better at a given task as a result.
In this chapter, you can learn about what stress is, how the stress response affects the mind and body, why perception is half the battle, and how it’s possible to improve your ability to not only manage the stress in your life but also use it to your advantage on your path to resilience.
Without Stress, You Would ...
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