Throughout our lives, we experience many stresses. They are associated with growing up, aging, school and work, family and health, finances and communication. We are used to perceiving stress as something bad, but in fact a good shake is a powerful source of energy and a universal tool for tempering character, this is our secret mechanism for adapting to the most difficult conditions. The author tells how to properly 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 neuroscience, as well as on the extensive medical experience of Kelly McGonigal herself.