{"id":149,"date":"2020-04-23T08:13:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T08:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/fish\/2020\/04\/23\/be-adaptive-not-reactive-to-change\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T22:33:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:33:06","slug":"be-adaptive-not-reactive-to-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/fish\/2020\/04\/23\/be-adaptive-not-reactive-to-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Adaptive, Not Reactive to Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

BE ADAPTIVE, NOT REACTIVE TO CHANGE
\n“Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind” Series<\/a><\/h2>\n

Chapman University\u2019s Director of Contemplative Practices and Well-being
\nAdvances Strategies for Coping <\/strong>During Crisis and Uncertainty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Navigating change is never easy. Whether it\u2019s a health scare, personal loss, or financial hardship, it\u2019s natural to experience anxiety, grief, and a lack of feeling in control. But the current COVID-19 crisis is in a league of its own. The unexpected disruption to our accustomed routine can feel overwhelming and unrelenting. Worst of all, the change is hitting every part of our life\u2014all at once.<\/p>\n

In times of crisis and uncertainty, we can instinctively revert to our primal \u201cSurvival Brain\u201d\u2014the innate biological \u201cfight-or-flight response\u201d for seeking safety, security and stability. Our Survival Brain abhors change; it craves certitude. Thanks to our Survival Brain, we have evolved to \u201cbe adaptive\u201d in order to solve problems in an unstable environment. But, left unchecked and rampant the Survival Brain can also make us \u201cbe reactive\u201d under stressful and threatening situations that fuel chaos and confusion.<\/p>\n

As students in my Chapman \u201cHappiness\u201d course discover, we don\u2019t have to be imprisoned by our Survival Brain. In fact, brain science and timeless spiritual wisdom both teach us a valuable lesson: When your outside world feels out of control, learn to control your inside world<\/em>. The concept of \u201cneuroplasticity\u201d reveals how we have the ability to rewire and retrain the brain to be more adaptive<\/em> to change. Contemplative practices, such as meditation or mindful breathing, empower us to be less reactive<\/em> to uncertainty. Together, science and spirituality provide solutions for coping with crisis.<\/p>\n

Below are the 4Cs\u2014applied strategies drawn from both science and spirituality\u2014to help us be adaptive, not reactive in these challenging times of change and uncertainty.\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The 4Cs to \u201cBe Adaptive, Not Reactive\u201d<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

COMFORT<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Boost your immunity through sleep, diet, exercise, and meditation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

View your health holistically\u2014brain, body, and being. Avoid sugar and processed foods, as they increase inflammation and suppress your immunity to disease. When feelings of anxiety or panic pops up, stop and take ten, slow, deep breaths. Science affirms that doing so will regulate your body\u2019s \u201cstress-response\u201d system, strengthen your immune system, and increase resilience.<\/p>\n

CONTRIBUTION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sacrifices can be heroic and patriotic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We all will be required to make sacrifices and alter our way of life. If you\u2019re required to self-isolate or have to cancel a trip, wedding, or graduation, remember that it\u2019s for the ultimate welfare of society. Reframe your sacrifices as altruistic acts of civic responsibility, of religious duty, and of patriotism for the greater good. If your kids are upset over scrapped vacations, birthdays, or family gatherings, call them \u201cheroes\u201d for their courage in understanding how their sacrifices help society.<\/p>\n

CONNECTION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

We need each other.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Times of crisis expose how we are far more interconnected and interdependent than we realize. If you\u2019re required to implement \u201cphysical distancing,\u201d it doesn\u2019t equate to \u201csocial distancing and disconnecting\u201d. Show up for one another. Message the people you care about. Check in on a long-lost friend, family members, and your elderly neighbors.<\/p>\n

Have your kids make and send a video to grandparents they can\u2019t visit.<\/p>\n

COMPASSION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Practice proper \u201cemotional and mental hygiene\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Know it\u2019s okay to acknowledge your fears, anxieties, and concerns. Your emotions are real, so honor what you feel. Practicing emotional and spiritual self-care can equally help you feel calm, centered, and in control. Listen compassionately. Practice empathy. Be gentle to yourself. Give others the benefit of the doubt. Kindness is key. Remember that fear is not the final word<\/p>\n

Watch the “highlights” from this week’s webinar:<\/p>\n

“Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind”<\/a>
\nEvery Thursday 3-4pm PST starting Apr. 16, 2020
\n<\/b>Join Zoom Meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Upcoming webinar topics:<\/p>\n

Apr. 16 \u201cBe Adaptive, Not Reactive\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 employ behavioral strategies to help you adjust to the challenges and disruption caused from remote working\/learning.<\/p>\n

Apr. 23\u00a0\u201cHow to Cope When You\u2019re Cooped In\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 discover cognitive-based techniques for you to manage work, family, and life while \u201cself-isolating\u201d.<\/p>\n

Apr. 30\u00a0\u201cReaching Out While Remote Working\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 utilize technology and other innovative ways to stay socially connected with your colleagues and friends while physically distancing.<\/p>\n

May 7 \u201cTips for Calm in Times of COVID\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 learn meditation practices for staying calm, centered, and focused during your day.<\/p>\n

May 14\u00a0\u201cPracticing Proper Mental Hygiene\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 apply strategies from science and wisdom from spirituality into your daily routine for maintaining a healthy brain, a healthy mind, and a healthy outlook on life.<\/p>\n

More to come…<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHAPMAN HOPE<\/h3>\n

The “Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind”<\/b> webinar series is one of the many online resources that are part of the new virtual platform\u00a0CHAPMAN HOPE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow our Fish Blog<\/strong><\/a> for regular reflections by the Fish Interfaith Center staff. Please reach out to the Fish Interfaith Center and avail yourself to the valuable resources at CHAPMAN HOPE<\/a>.<\/strong> As our Chapman community collectively adjusts to this new normal together, the Fish Interfaith Center is here for you\u2014always.<\/p>\n

Learn more at\u00a0www.chapman.edu\/fic<\/a> or contact interfaith@chapman.edu<\/p>\n

Connect with us on social media:<\/p>\n

Facebook @FishInterfaithCenter<\/a><\/strong>
\nInstagram @FishInterfaithCenter<\/a><\/strong>
\nTwitter @CU_Interfaith<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hashtags #ChapmanHope #ChapmanCalm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay Calm. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy.<\/p>\n

Dr. Jay Kumar
\nDirector of Contemplative Practices & Wellbeing
\nkumar@chapman.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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