How to make stress your friend: Kelly McGonigal, TEDx

Is viewing stress as harmful bad for you?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Can your body's response to stress change when you change your mindset about stress?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

What hormone is released when you're stressed that's also known as the "cuddle hormone?"

• Dopamine

• Epinephrine

• Oxytocin

• Serotonin

How is oxytocin good for you? (check off multiple answers!)

• It helps your heart recover from stress

• It makes you more social

• It increases your empathy

• It makes you more stressed

What are some ways to make your stress response healthier?

• Don't talk to anyone about how you're feeling

• Reach out to others to seek support or to help them when they are stressed

• Take deep breaths

• Occupy yourself with a distracting and calming activity

Can caring for others decrease the negative effects of stress on you?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

What are you going to do next time you're stressed to better deal with it?