The upside of stress: Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

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Pronunciation

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It’s physically different from the fight-or-flight response, which happens when we feel deeply threatened by a stressful situation.
It’s going to make you more likely to choke under pressure, and it feels more like dread or overwhelm.
Your heart might still be pounding, but your blood vessels will relax and open up, allowing more blood flow to your muscles and brain.
The reason many people experience a threat response in stressful situations is that the first signs of anxiety—like noticing sweat on their brow or feeling their heart pound—cause them to think …

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