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Most of us do everything we can to avoid stress. But new research shows that if we learn to accept and even embrace stress, we will be happier and more effective in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews Dr. Kelly McGonigal, author, health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. Dr. McGonigal explains the benefits of stress and outlines how we can all learn and grow from challenging life experiences.

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"The Upside of Stress" by Kelly McGonigal

TED Talk: How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal

Inspirational quotes from today\u2019s interview:

\u201cStress isn\u2019t always about attacking it and killing it and winning it.\u201d \u2014 Kelly McGonigal

\u201cYour brain and body have different ways of responding to stress that can help you thrive.\u201d \u2014 Kelly McGonigal

\u201cMost of us have a story in our head that says \u201cthis shouldn\u2019t be stressful\u201d for the very things that are most likely to cause stress.\u201d \u2014 Kelly McGonigal 

\u201cStress is something that arises in your mind and your body when something you care about is at stake.\u201d \u2014 Kelly McGonigal

\u201cWe have stress responses in every relationship that matters to us, every role that matters to us and every goal that matters to us.\u201d \u2014 Kelly McGonigal

\u201cSurrender a little bit to the fact that if you went through something very stressful, your brain is going to try to learn from it. Do it intentionally. Sit down, write about it, talk to someone about it and reflect on it. That will help you recover more quickly and also help you learn from the experience so that you are stronger afterwards.\u201d \u2014 Kelly McGonigal

\u201cI don\u2019t have to give my best energy towards outrage or fear that I actually can\u2019t have any impact on.\u201d \u2014 Kelly McGonigal

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