FEELING STRESSED? HOW YOU THINK ABOUT STRESS MATTERS! In a TED talk Psychologist Kelly McGoniga encouraged listeners to change how they think about stress by viewing it as a positive. New science reveals that believing stress is harmful increases the likelihood of illness and/or death. Kelly says we should view stress as a method our body uses to help us rise to the occasion. The stress hormone, oxytocin, protects the body from stress and it is enhanced by social contact and support. Human connection and caring for others creates stress resilience. So, reach out and don’t stress out over stress. 

January 29 2019.Exchange