Eustress Video Questions

  1. What was Kelly McGonigal’s initial belief about stress, and what new research led her to change her perspective?

2, How did the study involving 30,000 adults over eight years challenge the common perception of stress?

In the Harvard study mentioned by McGonigal, how did rethinking the stress response impact participants’ physical health, particularly their cardiovascular system?

What role does oxytocin play in the body’s stress response, and how does it contribute to building resilience during stressful situations?

According to McGonigal, how can caring for others influence the harmful effects of stress, based on the findings of the study involving 1,000 adults?

What advice does McGonigal give regarding making life choices in relation to stress, and how does she suggest we handle stressful situations for better health outcomes?