The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You (and How to Get Good at it)

In this book, Kelly McGonigal presents groundbreaking research indicating that stress can make us stronger, smarter, and happier if we learn to embrace it.

The book combines science, stories, and practical exercises to help readers cultivate a mindset that welcomes stress, use its energy productively, and build resilience.

McGonigal discusses how stress can provide focus and energy, help people connect and strengthen relationships, and enhance the brain's ability to learn from challenging experiences.