Overview
Kelly McGonigal presents research showing that your mindset about stress affects its impact on your health. She offers strategies for using stress as a source of energy and connection.
What experts say
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Kelly McGonigal
Stanford health psychologist
"The research shows that stress is only harmful if you believe it is. Changing your mindset about stress changes its effects on your body."
Our take
Counterintuitive and backed by solid research. The idea that stress is only harmful if you believe it is has changed how I relate to pressure. Short and actionable.
Products
★ Top pick
The Upside of Stress
Kelly McGonigal · $$
Paperback, Kindle, and audiobook available.
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