How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal | TED
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Why leaders watch it
Reframing stress as useful and leaning on others can change how leaders and teams handle pressure.
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal argues in this TED talk that stress is harmful mainly if you believe it is, and that reaching out to others is an underrated way to reduce its effects.
Takeaways
- Beliefs about stress affect its health impact
- Social connection buffers stress
- Treat stress as energy, not threat
Topics: Resilience & wellbeing
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