The Stress Code: From Surviving to Thriving

'One of the greatest lessons Richard has taught me is the immense power of positive habits in shaping realities. His approach to stress management and resilience has completely transformed my life.'

- NATASHA SIDERIS, Founder and CEO of the Tashas group

Stress impacts all facets of our lives and has devastating effects on the global economy, including reduced productivity and the burden it places on healthcare systems. Decades of research show that chronic stress severely compromises our physical and mental health. More recently, it has been revealed that stress can destabilise our DNA and affect our genetic integrity. This promotes many of the diseases that societies are currently grappling with and could potentially impact future generations.

Yet stress has two faces: ongoing stress is one of the biggest challenges faced globally, but short intervals of stress can actually offer tremendous potential to grow, break personal barriers and excel.

Turning the traditional stress paradigm on its head, The Stress Code does not advocate stress avoidance, but rather aims to create an adaptable strategy to better manage stress. Supported by extensive scientific research, the book offers readers tools and skills to help buffer the adverse effects of chronic stress, enhance functionality and health, and help us to thrive in situations of adversity

RICHARD SUTTON is the founder of Sutton Health, a performance and health consultancy. Personal excellence and performance realisation are key areas in his consulting work, which is process-driven, adaptable and attainable through lifestyle and behaviour changes. Richard works with companies, CEOs, industry leaders and individuals to cultivate positive change and aspirational success. He has published the bestsellers The Stress Code (2018) and Stressproof (2021).