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1006 The Positive Side of Stress & Science of Self-Control w/Kelly McGonigal

The School of Greatness

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Resilience through Exercise and Adversity

This chapter discusses how individuals can cope with trauma and suffering through physical exercise, emphasizing the mental resilience gained from engaging with discomfort. It highlights the importance of adversity in childhood for developing resilience and the role of parental support in fostering confidence. Additionally, the chapter explores the physiological phenomena like 'runner's high' and how exercise can positively influence mood and social connections.

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