Negative thoughts stick around because we believe them, not because we want them or choose them.

We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there.

The more you worry, the more you throw off the delicate balance of hormones required for health.

People often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement.

The number of stressors has multiplied exponentially: traffic, money, success, work/life balance, the economy, the environment, parenting, family conflict, relationships, disease. As the nature of human life has become far more complicated, our ancient stress response hasn't been able to keep up.

The truth is that stress doesn't come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about these circumstances.

Look closer at the stress in your own life and you can identify that negative emotions are always built on counterfactual statements.