Positive stress mindset

Research by psychologist Carol Dweck suggests that there are two basic mindsets that influence how people think about themselves and their abilities: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset.

A 40-year-long study shows that people who experienced a moderate (4-7) amount of traumatic events rated their life satisfaction the highest.

One may conclude that stressful events alone are not enough to deteriorate us and the meaning we assign to those events matters.

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When you're stressed, the sympathetic nervous system takes over - also referred to as the "fight or flight system." It enables your body to respond quickly to perceived threats or stress. When this happens, your heart rate goes up and stays high, leading to feelings of anxiety and anger.

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