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The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and H…
Mindset 1: Stress Is Harmful. Experiencing stress depletes my health and vitality. Experiencing stress debilitates my performance and productivity. Experiencing stress inhibits my learning and growth. The effects of stress are negative and should be avoided. Mindset 2: Stress Is Enhancing. Experiencing stress enhances my performance and productivi
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Stress and meaning are inextricably linked. You don’t stress out about things you don’t care about, and you can’t create a meaningful life without experiencing some stress
from The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and H… by Kelly McGonigal
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Stress happens when something you care about is at stake. It's not a sign to run away - it's a sign to step forward.
from The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and H… by Kelly McGonigal
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Even in circumstances of great suffering, human beings have a natural capacity to find hope, exert choice, and make meaning. This is why in our own lives, the most common effects of stress include strength, growth, and resilience
from The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and H… by Kelly McGonigal
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Feeling burdened rather than uplifted by everyday duties is more a mindset than a measure of what is going on in your life
from The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and H… by Kelly McGonigal
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