3 Strategies for Changing Your Stress Mindset

Jerry F. Scarlato
Nov 5 · 10 min read

Executive Summary:

  • Hans Selye came up with the 3 stages of the stress response:
  1. Alarm — typically known as the “fight or flight” response
  2. Resistance — parasympathetic system takes over and adapts the body to the new stimulus
  3. Exhaustion — body goes into overdrive, shutting down systems, decreasing

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Jerry F. Scarlato

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Entrepreneur, Fitness Coach, Performance Specialist, Speaker, Author, cook, endless learner. Check more out: www.jerryscarlato.com

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