The Upside of Stress: Why stress is good for you (and how to get good at it)

The Upside of Stress: Why stress is good for you (and how to get good at it)
ISBN-10
1473502799
ISBN-13
9781473502796
Category
Psychology
Pages
304
Language
English
Published
2015-05-07
Publisher
Random House
Author
Kelly McGonigal

Description

What if everything you thought you knew about stress was wrong? Over the years we've grown to see stress as Public Enemy No.1, responsible for countless health problems, relationship troubles, unhappiness and anxiety, and to be avoided at all costs. But what if changing your mindset about stress could actually make you healthier, happier and better able to reach your goals? In this new book, health psychologist Dr Kelly McGonigal reveals the new science of stress, showing that by embracing stress and changing your thinking, your stress response could become your most powerful ally. Drawing on the latest research and practical brain-training techniques, The Upside of Stress shows you how to do stress better, to improve your health and resilience, focus your energy, build relationships and boost courage. Rethink stress, and watch your life change for the better.

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