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Managing Stress: Key to Meaningful Life, Says Arthur Brooks

2/28/2026

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Arthur Brooks, the columnist, argues stress stems from both negative experiences and positive events such as pregnancy and personal achievements.
Stress can enhance life's meaning and well-being for parents and students facing challenges.
He emphasizes managing stress rather than avoiding it.
Excessive screen use contributes to the stress epidemic, a theme in his upcoming book, The Meaning of Your Life, due March 31, 2026.

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Story summary

Arthur Brooks, the columnist, argues stress stems from both negative experiences and positive events such as pregnancy and personal achievements.
Stress can enhance life's meaning and well-being for parents and students facing challenges.
He emphasizes managing stress rather than avoiding it.
Excessive screen use contributes to the stress epidemic, a theme in his upcoming book, The Meaning of Your Life, due March 31, 2026.