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Good Stress: When Stress Can Help (and When It Can Hurt)

  1. Introduction
  2. Stress is a natural and expected part of daily life.
  3. Some stress is actually considered "good stress," also known as eustress.
  4. Good stress helps us feel excited and energized, and it's important to have it in our lives.

  5. What Is Good Stress?

  6. Good stress is the type of stress we feel when we are excited.
  7. It keeps us feeling alive and excited about life.
  8. Examples of good stress include riding a roller coaster, competing for a promotion, or going on a first date.

  9. Good Stress vs. Bad Stress

  10. Another type of stress is acute stress, which comes from quick surprises that need a response.
  11. Chronic stress is another form of bad stress, which occurs when we repeatedly face stressors that take a heavy toll and feel inescapable.
  12. Bad stress can harm our health, while good stress can promote well-being.

  13. How Can Good Stress Be Beneficial?

  14. Good stress can have several benefits, including:

    • Cognitive benefits: Research suggests that short-term stress positively impacts memory.
    • Better resilience: Facing a stressful situation can help us learn more about ourselves and our abilities.
    • Stronger immunity: Short-term stressors can help improve the body's ability to deal with illness and injury.
  15. Examples of Good Stress

  16. Taking on exciting work projects
  17. Learning more about something you're passionate about
  18. Engaging in physical exercise
  19. Traveling to new places
  20. Life changes such as getting married, starting a family, or getting a new job

  21. How Good Stress Can Become Bad Stress

  22. Good stress can become bad if you experience too much of it.
  23. It's important to be in tune with yourself and acknowledge when you've had too much stress.

  24. How Bad Stress Can Become Good Stress

  25. Not all forms of bad stress can become good stress, but it is possible to change your perception of some stressors.
  26. Focusing on the resources you have to meet the challenge, seeing the potential benefits of a situation, and having a positive mindset can help shift your perception of stress.

  27. Conclusion

  28. Good stress is an important part of a healthy life.
  29. You can create more good stress in your life by adding positive activities that excite and motivate you.
  30. Changing your perception of stressors can help you turn bad stress into good stress.
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