About the book: 2017 / Throughout our lives, we experience a lot of stress. They are associated with growing up, aging, study and work, family and health, finances and communication. We are used to perceiving stress as something bad, but in fact, a good shake-up is a powerful source of energy and a universal means of strengthening character; it is our secret mechanism for adapting to the most difficult conditions. The author tells how to correctly analyze your experiences and benefit from all the troubles that happen to us. All recommendations are based on the results of numerous scientific studies in the fields of psychology and neurobiology, as well as on the extensive medical experience of Kelly McGonigal herself..