Stress Science 101 series

NPR’s Stress Less newsletter series shares actionable strategies to reduce stress and increase joy. This series, based on a resilience course created by psychologist Judith Moskowitz, teaches eight strategies to boost your day-to-day well-being. 

The 8 skills to manage stress are: 

• Positive events: Notice when positive things happen in your life

• Savoring: Relish the positive things in your life

• Gratitude: Appreciate what brings you happiness

• Mindfulness: Focus on the present moment without judgment

• Positive reappraisal: Find the silver lining 

• Self-compassion: Be kind to yourself

• Personal strengths: Recognize your unique abilities

• Attainable goals: Make plans that set you up for success

The series launched on September 30, and I am currently on week 2 of the 5-week program. However, you can sign up for the Stress Less newsletter at any time and access the archived issues, as well as the upcoming weeks, if you subscribe now. — CD