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Stress-related hormones, such as dopamine and adrenaline, are biochemically linked to anabolic (growth-promoting) hormones like testosterone. The surprising evidence that intense stress can temporarily boost these hormones suggests a biological basis for leveraging stress as a catalyst for growth—challenging the oversimplified narrative that all stress is harmful.
Practical Strategies: Reprogramming Your Mindset
Crum encourages conscious self-awareness: identify your current beliefs about stress, diet, exercise, or illness, and actively reprogram them using tools like multimedia stories, visualizations, and reflection. She recommends a simple three-step process:
Recognize your existing mindset.
Embrace a more empowering perspective.