A stress on the positive

"Don't stress", as they say in Singapore, or "take it easy", as we say in Australia. We often think of stress as a negative thing, and that living a stressful lifestyle can increase our risk of gastric ulcers, or heart attacks. McGonigal shows us otherwise. She discusses how the stress response can not only be a positive bodily response, but also the social lubricant that enhances human relationships.

"Go after what it is that creates meaning in your life, then trust yourself to handle the stress that follows."