Kelly Mc Gonigal How to Turn Stress Into an Advantage

In her book, The Upside of Stress, McGonigal asks, If you could choose how stressful tomorrow will be, would you hope for a great deal of stress Our natural response is likely a resounding No. Yet, as McGonigal shows, a subtle shift in perspective around stress can be incredibly empowering. By reframing stress as a good thing and a sign of personal progress, we can avoid some of the baggage that comes with becoming stressed and actually turn our anxious feelings into a source of strength. Watch more videos here: 1:40 The stress paradox 2:22 Does a country s stress index correlate with other indices of wellbeing 4:05 Breakdown of the stress paradox 4:38 Think of meaning 5:12 People who experience stress experience more meaning in their lives 5:43 People who have meaningful lives worry more 6:12 Stress signals 6:49 Stress plays a profound role on wellbeing 7:12 2 ways of thinking about stress 7:45 Negative outcomes of stress 8:15 Accepting views of stress protection in life 9