Coronavirus Is Our Future | Alanna Shaikh | TEDxSMU
A summary of the above video isn't necessarily a hopeful one. In short, a pandemic such as coronavirus is a result of the way we interact with our planet. Pushing our way further and further into animal habitats exposes us to these novel diseases and will continue to do so. The SD Mines population is made up of legal adults who, in one way or another, have likely already been served lessons about the predictability and fairness of life. The ability to cope with uncertainty is easier for some than others. The concept of "Type A" and "Type B" personalities was established in the mid-1970's. Operating on a spectrum, rather than 2 separate categories that all individuals fit neatly into, the Type A and Type B personality model focuses on how people respond to stress. Type A individuals tend to be time urgent while a Type B individual is more patient. It's probably safe to assume that many Type B's have become a little more Type A over the last month. To the Type A's, whether you have a permanent residence on this end of the spectrum or you're just visiting, know that you can and should keep planning. Also know that your plans are only one event away from being ruined or in need of alteration. Don't get too attached to them. This is a good mindset to have even without being in the midst of a global pandemic. To the Type B's, know that your patience and fluidity in life is highly valuable at this moment in time. Reach out to those who you know may be having more difficulty coping with the uncertainty that we are all facing right now. This event is highlighting the immense social responsibility we have as humans living on Earth. It goes beyond washing our hands and staying at home as often as possible. It goes beyond fighting the urge to hoard food and toilet paper. It's showing us the importance of community and regard for others. Coronavirus is showing us that our entire way of living needs to be altered. In fact, it's not just showing us. It's making us.
References McLeod, S. A. (2017). Type A personality. Simply psychology: https://www.simplypsychology.org/personality-a.html
Kelsey Stevens
A summary of the above video isn't necessarily a hopeful one. In short, a pandemic such as coronavirus is a result of the way we interact with our planet. Pushing our way further and further into animal habitats exposes us to these novel diseases and will continue to do so. The SD Mines population is made up of legal adults who, in one way or another, have likely already been served lessons about the predictability and fairness of life. The ability to cope with uncertainty is easier for some than others. The concept of "Type A" and "Type B" personalities was established in the mid-1970's. Operating on a spectrum, rather than 2 separate categories that all individuals fit neatly into, the Type A and Type B personality model focuses on how people respond to stress. Type A individuals tend to be time urgent while a Type B individual is more patient. It's probably safe to assume that many Type B's have become a little more Type A over the last month. To the Type A's, whether you have a permanent residence on this end of the spectrum or you're just visiting, know that you can and should keep planning. Also know that your plans are only one event away from being ruined or in need of alteration. Don't get too attached to them. This is a good mindset to have even without being in the midst of a global pandemic. To the Type B's, know that your patience and fluidity in life is highly valuable at this moment in time. Reach out to those who you know may be having more difficulty coping with the uncertainty that we are all facing right now. This event is highlighting the immense social responsibility we have as humans living on Earth. It goes beyond washing our hands and staying at home as often as possible. It goes beyond fighting the urge to hoard food and toilet paper. It's showing us the importance of community and regard for others. Coronavirus is showing us that our entire way of living needs to be altered. In fact, it's not just showing us. It's making us.
References McLeod, S. A. (2017). Type A personality. Simply psychology: https://www.simplypsychology.org/personality-a.html
Kelsey Stevens
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