Control Stress, The Upside of Stress 2 Books Collection Set

This two-book collection brings together Control Stress: Stop Worrying and Feel Good Now and The Upside of Stress: Why stress is good for you (and how to get good at it), offering two perspectives on understanding and responding to stress.

Control Stress focuses on the everyday reality that most people experience stress but may not have the skills to manage it. The Upside of Stress, by health psychologist Dr Kelly McGonigal, explores research on stress and considers how changing your thinking and embracing stress may alter your stress response.

Included titles

• Control Stress: Stop Worrying and Feel Good Now
• The Upside of Stress: Why stress is good for you (and how to get good at it)

Key details

• Two-book collection set
• Includes Control Stress: Stop Worrying and Feel Good Now
• Includes The Upside of Stress: Why stress is good for you (and how to get good at it)
• The Upside of Stress is written by health psychologist Dr Kelly McGonigal

Synopses

Control Stress: Stop Worrying and Feel Good Now

This book looks at how common stress is and suggests that many people lack the skills to deal with it. It references stress-related reasons for visiting the doctor and notes research linking current economic conditions with increased absence from work due to stress-related problems. It presents the idea that gaining greater control over stress can help you feel better and live longer.

The Upside of Stress: Why stress is good for you (and how to get good at it)

Dr Kelly McGonigal outlines what she describes as new science of stress, suggesting that embracing stress and changing your thinking could make your stress response a powerful ally. Drawing on research and practical brain-training techniques, the book explores ways to approach stress differently, with the aim of improving health and resilience, focusing energy, building relationships and boosting courage.