The Upside of Stress. Book Summary

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Kelly McGonigal

What’s inside

Kelly McGonigal presents a surprising perspective on stress, arguing that it can make us stronger, smarter, and happier if we learn how to embrace it.

You’ll Learn

  • Learn to harness stress as a positive force
  • Improve resilience and coping strategies
  • Enhance personal growth and performance under pressure
  • Understand the science behind stress and how to manage it

Key Points

  • Rethinking stress can change its effects on you
  • Engaging stress as a positive can enhance performance
  • The biology of stress and its potential benefits
  • Building a mindset that helps transform stress
  • How to cultivate a positive stress response
  • The importance of community and connection in managing stress
  • Embracing stress to live a more meaningful life

Who’s it For

  • Psychology enthusiasts
  • Self-help readers
  • Professionals under stress
  • Students of human behavior
  • Anyone looking to manage stress positively

About the author

Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University known for her work in the field of ‘science-help’.