A cognitive approach towards stress management, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) centers on acceptance and mindfulness to lessen the impact of stressors in our lives.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week course that trains people to utilize their innate resources and abilities to respond more effectively to stress and pain. It encourages embracing the present moment, rather than ruminating on past or worrying about future events. Let's consider an example: suppose you're about to present a very important pitch to potential investors and you are extremely nervous. Instead of letting the nervousness take over, MBSR would motivate you to acknowledge the nervousness, recognize that it's a natural reaction to the situation, and focus on the task at hand. Through this method, it is more manageable to perform under pressure while remaining calm.
You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. - Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of MBSR
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