John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

May 2, 2016 - Issue 380 

 

A Test On Stress

 

This is the second in a series on Stress and Anxiety.
Dear ,

 

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TRUE OR FALSE

1. People with a lot of stress have an increased risk of dying. True or False

 

2. It matters if you believe that a lot stress is dangerous to your health. True or False

 

3. It matters if you believe that stress can be good for your health. True or False

 

4. Changing your attitude about stress can improve your health. True or False

KELLY SAYS
In her book "The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You and How to Get Good at It" Kelly McGonigal cites a study of 30,000 adults who were followed for 8 years. Those who reported feeling a lot of stress had a 43% increase risk of dying, but this was true only for those who also believed that the stress was dangerous to their health.

The report indicates that those who didn't believe that stress was dangerous were at no higher risk for death; they actually had a lower risk than those who reported not having any stress.

Kelly says that changing your attitude about stress can actually make you healthier. 
EXERCISE
This week I invite you to reflect on the following:

1. What is your response to this information?

2. Would you like more information about how the study was conducted?

3. Are you interested in reading Kelly's book or listening to Kelly's TED Talk?

I'd really like to hear your thoughts on this subject. Give me a call 816-213-0125 or send me an email. 

Rodney Dangerfield    
"If you stay calm you probably don't have all the facts." Rodney Dangerfield - Comedian

JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**

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