We can learn to respond to stress differently from "summary" of The Mindful Way Through Stress by Shamash Alidina
When faced with stress, our automatic response is often to react in ways that may not be helpful. These reactions can range from avoidance and denial to overthinking and catastrophic thinking. However, it is possible to change these automatic responses through mindfulness practices. By cultivating awareness of our thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, we can begin to notice the patterns of reactivity that arise in response to stress. Through mindfulness, we can learn to observe these reactions without judgment or attachment. This allows us to create space between the stimulus (stressful situation) and our response. In this space, we have the opp...
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