04/01/2026
Imagine getting a message from your boss that says, “Can we talk?”
How do you react? Maybe your heart races, your breathing quickens, or your thoughts spiral from, “Well, this could be concerning” to “I’m going to lose my job.”
These reactions happen because your body takes your thoughts seriously, and responds accordingly, even if the threat is in your head.
In this April’s Wellness Matters, , shares how changing the questions we ask ourselves in times of stress can change your brain chemistry and flip negative emotions to positive.
Read the blog post: https://elm.umaryland.edu/elm-stories/2026/The-Power-of-What-If-.php