The Upside of Stress : Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It

from MrStrand

This book provides a long form description of stress, it's impact on us, and ways to reframe the way we think about stress. It provides good use of citation providing those of us with the inclination to further investigate the merits of the argument. It is well written and provides useful advice ...

from hngoodlett

I enjoyed the science of this book a lot. It was definitely interesting to hear a different viewpoint on stress since everything in media, from most doctors, and just people you talk to is about stress reduction or avoidance. I did wish that there had been more practical information to turn your ...

from jaden

McGonigal has done it again. The Willpower Instinct changed my perception of willpower and this book has completely changed how I view stress. And I appreciate that she has not just made statements without backing them up with research. One of the most surprising findings is that our belief about...

from jaden

McGonigal has done it again. The Willpower Instinct changed my perception of willpower and this book has completely changed how I view stress. And I appreciate that she has not just made statements without backing them up with research. One of the most surprising findings is that our belief about...

from Adeno

Thsi book provides a counter point to the traditional 'stress is bad for you line.' A lot of the book is giving examples of studies that show that in stressful situations the body can become amped up. I have long known that there are different reactions to stress, and honestly I think that it has...