It’s probably clear to you that the alternative view is the better choice for thinking about stress. I’m feeling stronger and ready for the challenge ahead. Alternative View: Circulatory changes are allowing more oxygen and nutrients to fuel my muscles.Common View: I can feel my blood pressure rising.When I’m stressed, my heart and circulatory system respond, causing my blood pressure to rise. My faster breathing means more oxygen is getting to my brain so I can think more clearly.ģ. Alternative View: I should take a deep breath.I worry about how stress is affecting my mental and physical health.
Common View: My fast breathing is a sign of anxiety.When I’m stressed, my stress response is causing my breathing rate to increase. Alternative View: My heart is working harder and my body is mobilizing its energy to get ready for this challenge.Ģ.Common View: Stress is increasing my risk for cardiovascular disease and heart attack.When I’m stressed, my body releases adrenaline and cortisol. Read the statement, and then think about your own reaction to the biological changes that occur during times of stress.1. Here’s a quick way to think about these two very different views of stress. You can view stress as something that is wreaking havoc on your body (and it can) or as something that is giving you the strength and energy to overcome adversity. With stress, the mind and the body are intrinsically linked.
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