“The mind can go either direction under stress – toward positive or toward negative: on or off. Think of it as a spectrum whose extremes are unconsciousness at the negative end and hyperconsciousness at the positive end. The way the mind will lean under stress is strongly influenced by training.” | Excerpt from Dune by Frank Herbert
This idea is one I’ve found so true. Many assume our response to stress is hardwired. While it is true that we have default responses, training can transform how we approach stress.
The first step, as always, is awareness.
