Seeing the nature of stress itself and how we can zoom-out on stressors and our stress response.
Explore the nature of stress and the role of perspective and the context of zooming-in and out.
Explore infrequent or recurring cases of acute stress.
Explore a source of ongoing stress.
Stress related posts
“Inverted U” Zoom-Out
Seeing the relationship between pressure and performance. The Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal and Performance Screenshot …
“Adversity Adventure” Zoom-Out
Seeing adversity as a potential adventure. Let’s face it, life can be pretty hard. Everyone experiences adversity in their lives …
Lazarus’ transactional model of stress
In 1976 Richard Lazarus developed what was to become a highly influential model of stress …
“Time is Change” Zoom-Out
Seeing that without time, nothing can change. And as time passes, everything changes — nothing ever stays the same …
“Intentional Breathing” Zoom-Out
Seeing how intentional, mindful breathing helps us take control of our state and stress response and helps us “see” better …
“Focusing Illusion” Zoom-Out
Seeing how merely thinking about something will exaggerate its importance …
Stress and perspective
Let’s explore how Zooming-Out can help us view, think about and act upon stress in the most optimal way …
“Wasp Sting” Zoom-Out
Seeing how an insect sting can put everyday stress and suffering into perspective …