Explores what stress is, where it comes from, and what it does to our bodies and brains. Includes life-changing tips through a blend of humor, science, and guidance.

Are you happy? -- Of bears and traffic -- What happen in our head during stress? -- Worry is the worst -- What happens to our bodies during stress? -- Negative emotions and the stress that inspires them -- Making decisions under fire -- It's never too late to change -- Crawling up that step -- Having goals and making plans -- Feeling in control, even when we're not -- Learning the hard way (through an unfortunate series of break-ins) -- Interview with a real American badass -- The choices we make -- Getting to the gym across the street -- Three days in Xpujil (Jon's story) -- Puzzles, games, and bear attacks -- Fostering resilience in children -- Practicing positive thinking -- Laughing it off -- Don't eat the poison berries -- Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted -- Money doesn't buy happiness, but misery takes credit -- The biggest irony of my modern life -- Facing challenges -- Carving a carousel -- Afterword: pursuing happiness.