Name: The Upside of Stress
Rating: 4.35 (3 reviews)
Author: Kelly McGonigal

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The first book to prove what many have long suspected: that stress can actually make us happier, healthier and more successful.  Combining groundbreaking research with practical strategies for managing stress, The Upside of Stress shows us how to turn a negative into a positive using the brain’s natural ability to learn from challenging experiences to create resilient minds and bodies. 

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