UPSIDE OF STRESS, THE

You hear it all the time: stress causes heart disease; stress causes insomnia; stress is bad for you! But what if everything you thought you knew about stress was wrong? And what if changing your mind about stress could make you happier, healthier, and better able to reach your goals? Stanford psychologist and award-winning teacher Kelly McGonigal, PhD, offers a surprising new view of stress one that reveals the upside of stress, and shows us exactly how to capitalize on its benefits. Stress is not always harmful, and in many cases, makes us stronger, smarter, and happier. How you think about stress matters. Rather than trying to escape, avoid, or reduce stress, embracing stress may be the key to well-being. The Upside of Stress is the first book to bring together the most exciting research on resilience--the human capacity for stress-related growth--and mindset, which reveals the power of beliefs to shape reality. Readers will learn: - How to cultivate a mindset that helps you...