How To Get Better At Handling Stress During The Holiday And Beyond
By Keisa Sharpe
Whether we like it or not, stress is often part of our daily lives. And with the holiday season here, it can be magnified thanks to hosting family gatherings, taking numerous shopping trips and decorating home and office.
But a slight change in the perception of stress can help it work for you, rather than against you.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison study looked at how people perceived stress in their lives. According to the study, having a lot of stress in your life was not linked with premature death. But having a lot of stress and believing it was taking a negative toll on your health increased risk of premature death by 43 percent.
Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal has been a champion of rethinking stress, noting that the right approach can make you smarter and stronger. Her TED Talk has been viewed 14 million times.
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