TED Talk "How to stay calm when you know you'll be stressed" by Daniel Levitin
Levitin explores the science of stress in this session, as well as ways we can control it to maximize our performance under pressure. From: https://www.daniellevitin.com/ He starts out by describing stress as a normal reaction to danger or threat. The hormones cortisol and adrenaline are released by our systems when we are under stress, preparing us for either fighting or running away. Although this is a beneficial response in the short term, these hormones can be harmful to our health if we are constantly stressed. Levitin continues by talking about several methods for stress management. One key strategy is to pay attention to our breathing. Stress causes us to breathe more quickly and shallowly. Our musc...