Mindset is Everything
Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist at Stanford University who studies the effects of stress on the body. Dr. McGonigal gave a popular TED Talk where she identified important strategies for turning stress into a positive influence on your life. In her talk, she cites a study that found if you believe that stress is bad for you, it will be; however, the study also found that believing that stress can be beneficial changes the way people experience the effects of stress, including how your body responds. Here’s another way to view the current situation: Think of this time as one long endurance workout; yes, it’s a challenge on a number of different levels, but you will come through it and one day look back at how you survived. If you’ve finished a marathon, a 5K is no big deal.