Next week, we hear from comedian Hussen Minhaj about the downsides of his sudden rise in popularity and how it's fed an unhealthy obsession with being liked. In the new season of my podcast, The Happiness Lab, I'll be introducing you to many of these ancient thinkers, philosophers, and spiritual leaders. People from back in the day who figured out important well-being tips that are still totally relevant right now.
We’re all familiar with the ways that stress can make us feel bad. But professor and stress expert Modupe Akinola argues that a simple change in our mindset can turn short-term stress into a helpful resource. Modupe walks us through some strategies for how to better tolerate and understand our stress, and gives us tools for coping when a small “mindset shift” isn’t enough.
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