10) How to Make Stress Your Friend

When we hear the word “stress,” most of the time we think heart attacks and ulcers. But in this TedTalk, https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend , Kelly McGonigal, a Stanford psychologist, helps listeners understand how stress can also be our friend. When I first heard this video in 2013, I immediately ordered a book by the speaker. But the message is so clear, you won’t even need her book. This video can change your life — especially if you have crossed cultures and you’re experiencing a lot of stress! First featured in Brigada in 2015, this video has helped a ton of people. Try it. We dare you. (Thanks to Jenny for bubbling it back up this past week!)