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Resilience can be viewed as a broader characteristic, encompassing grit as a key component. Grit involves perseverance and determination in the face of challenges, whereas resilience includes a suite of additional abilities—like emotional regulation and self-awareness—needed to navigate stress effectively.
The Physiology of Stress
Diving deeper, Dr. Huberman clarifies that stress is more than just a mental emotion; it triggers a complete physiological response orchestrated by the nervous system. When an individual faces a stressor, their body undergoes immediate changes—heart rate increases, pupils dilate, and muscles prepare for action—all in response to perceived danger, aided by hormonal releases such as adrenaline.