Most of this course is taught using stories and personal anecdotes. The title of this course is "Combat Stress and Age Well." It sounds like a heavy topic, but we're going to have some fun with it - at times. Do you get stressed out when a telemarketer interrupts your day? Why not mess with their mind instead? Do you feel let down and discouraged when an outcome you were hoping for doesn't pan out? If so, be sure to watch the lecture on "Managing Expectations" to learn to keep things in perspective. Are you always looking for tips on how to get a good night's sleep? Well, just wait until you learn a surprising technique in the lecture entitled, "Combat Insomnia." Do you get upset from the way people treat you? Maybe you've got to take ownership and learn to manage the differences as explained in the lecture, "Learn to Understand People." Do you feel things happen for a reason, even bad things like a brush with death? Then be sure to watch "Stories from the Heart" in this course. Do you find your life is cluttered? Have you accumulated too much stuff? Then the lecture, "Try Minimalism to Reduce Stress" could be just what the doctor ordered. Do you realize that to age well you shouldn't die prematurely? Often, a heart attack will do that. That's why you'll want to check out the lecture, "Avoid Taking Risks." This is a fun course. It's got some humor, some emotion, and some practical advice as well on how to "Combat Stress and Age Well."