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The Willpower Instinct, by Kelly McGonigal

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The Importance of Exercise in Stress Relief

Exercise is the second most common stress relief tactic in America. Eating, gambling and smoking are more likely to give you a short dopamine boost. Sports can be helpful because they trick you into exercise by making it fun. Being with friends and family release mood enhancing chemicals like serotonin as well as feel good hormone oxytocin.

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