rethinkingstress

  You Are

A student, worker, instructor, or manager who wants yourself or others to work and feel better

  The Problem

People fail to benefit from stress and make it worse by viewing it negatively

  The Solution

Eleven brief videos show you how to rethink stress to enhance your work and health

  The Result

Stress mindsets change, leading to improved work performance, mental health, and physical health

How to Do This Activity

At your convenience, watch short videos and answer questions about:

1. The role stress plays in our lives

2. The science of stress

3. The power of mindset

4. Acknowledging stress

5. Welcoming stress

6. Utilizing stress

7. Integrating and applying what you have learned

OPTIONAL: To evaluate the impact of this toolkit, start by taking this survey before doing the activities. You will receive emails in one week and three weeks asking you to take follow-up surveys in order to assess possible changes to your stress mindset.

Content Developers

Alia Crum, Ph.D.

Shawn Achor

Eric Karpinski

Kai Kāne Aoki Izu

Sophia Pink

Alana Conner, Ph.D.

Sarah Lyons-Padilla, Ph.D.

M. Amedeo Tumolillo

Design Lead

Juli Sherry

Funders

Stanford Diversity Cabinet

Stanford Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning

Stanford Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

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