Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, as well as a fitness instructor and meditation teacher. Her work has been included in The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Psychology Today, Reader's Digest, and O, The Oprah Magazine, as well as on NPR and MSNBC. Her research has appeared in journals such as Motivation and Emotion, the Journal of Happiness Studies, and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. McGonigal lives in Palo Alto and New York City.
Advance Praise for The Upside of Stress: "In this smart, practical
book, Kelly McGonigal shows that stress isn't nearly as bad as its
reputation. In fact, if we change our mindsets just a bit, we can
transform stress from a barrier that thwarts to a resource that
propels us. The Upside of Stress is a perfect how-to guide for
anyone who wants to tap into the biology of courage and the
psychology of thriving under pressure."
--Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell Is Human "A
fascinating tour of cutting-edge research on how stress affects us
in ways, both good and bad, that we never suspect. McGonigal brings
scientific studies to life, makes her lessons tangible and provides
fascinating take-aways for anyone who experiences stress -- which,
let's face it, is all of us, often all the time."
--Charles Duhigg, MBA, author of The Power of Habit
"A courageous, counterintuitive, and convincing case for a big
idea: stress can be good for you. This enchanting, evidence-based
book has already transformed how I think about stress, and I
recommend it highly to anyone who lives in the 21st century."
--Adam Grant, Ph.D., Wharton professor and author of Give and
Take
"Through stories and science, McGonigal reveals how to change your
mindset and tap into your resources for handling stress."
--Amy Cuddy, Ph.D., Associate Professor at Harvard Business School
and author of Presence
"The Upside of Stress turns our common misunderstanding of what we
often believe is the necessary toxicity of a pressured life
completely upside down. Kelly McGonigal powerfully teaches us how
to transform the suffering of misguided stress into a meaningful
and thriving life. Read this book even if you think you are too
stressed to take the time--It has the potential to change your life
forever."
--Daniel J Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight and Brainstorm
"Often we regard stress as a regrettable but necessary evil -- the
heavy price we pay for achievement in a fast-forward, competitive,
"always on" world. In this important and engaging book, Kelly
McGonigal challenges us to discard that familiar, fear-based
mindset and embrace stress as a path to realizing our most creative
potential."
--Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes
"Kelly McGongial debunks decades of myths that have persisted
around stress. The book is research based, immensely practical,
compelling and insightful from the first page. This book will be a
game changer for countless people."
--Jim Loehr, EdD, Co-Founder of the Human Performance Institute and
author of The New Toughness Training for Sports
"The Upside of Stress delivers an important truth: it is better to
chase meaning than try to avoid discomfort. Through the insights of
this book, you'll find your courage to pursue what matters most and
trust yourself to handle any stress that follows."
--Nilofer Merchant, CEO, Silicon Valley strategist, and author of
The New How
"Kelly McGonigal has pulled back the curtain to reveal what allows
exceptional people and organizations like my Navy SEAL brotherhood
to thrive through adversity. True excellence is only achieved under
great adversity, and by embracing those challenges with a positive
mindset."
--Scott Brauer, Co-Founder of Acumen Performance Group, and former
Navy SEAL and U.S. Naval Officer "The upside of Kelly McGonigal is
that she not only shows how what we thought we knew about stress
was backwards, but that getting it right will change your life for
the better. This book provides an accessible user's guide to
leveraging the most cutting edge research in psychology and
neuroscience to enhance your health and well-being."
--Matthew D. Lieberman, PhD, Chair of Social Psychology at
University of California Los Angeles For those individuals and
teams that discover that stress is life's secret ingredient, they
will be rewarded with expanded self confidence and rapidly growing
organizations.
--Robert Daugherty, chairman of Knowledge Investment Partners, LLC
If you've ever complained of being stressed out, you need to read
this perceptive, thought-provoking book. Kelly McGonigal reveals
the surprising truth about why we should embrace the many unsung
benefits of stress. The Upside of Stress will change the way you
think--and it will change your experience of your life.
--Gretchen Rubin, author of Better Than Before and The Happiness
Project
The message that stress can actually convey health benefits is
important and needs to be heard. This thoughtful analysis on the
role of mindset will prompt you to re-think your relationship with
stress, and help you realize its benefits.
--Andrew Weil, MD, author of Spontaneous Happiness
Praise for Kelly McGonigal and The Willpower Instinct "Tired of the
endless debate about whether man possesses free will or is
predestined to lounge about gobbling Krispy Kreme donuts while
watching TV? If you want action, not theory, The Willpower Instinct
is the solution for the chronically slothful."
-- USA Today "A fun and readable survey of the field, bringing
willpower wisdom out of the labs."
-- TIME magazine
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