The Upside of Stress - Why Stress Is Good for You (And How to Get Good At It)

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.

Product details

• Authors: Kelly McGonigal, McGonigal Kelly
• Publisher: Vermilion
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.05.2015
• EAN: 9780091955267
• ISBN: 978-0-09-195526-7
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 216 mm x 23 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Lebenshilfe (psychisch), Stress, Stressbewältigung, Resilienz (Widerstandsfähigkeit), SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, SELF-HELP / Self-Management / Stress Management, coping with stress, Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem, Coping with / advice about stress