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How to make stress your friend | Kelly McGonigal

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How to make stress your friend | Kelly McGonigal

18,215,306 views October 25, 2013 14:29

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Psychologist Kelly McGonigal shares research-backed insights on reframing stress as a positive force, teaching how to harness its energy and use social connection as a tool for stress reduction. This talk is ideal for anyone curious about mindset shifts and practical ways to improve well-being.

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Is this talk based on scientific research?

Yes, McGonigal references new research on stress and its psychological effects.

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Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.

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TED published this 14:29 video tutorial on October 25, 2013. It has been watched 18,215,306 times on YouTube.

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