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Stress is a natural motivator and part of all our lives.
Stress is a natural motivator and part of all our lives.
Stress is not something we can avoid but it can be used as motivation to accomplish tasks. Stress is what pushes us to complete a project on time or to run from danger. When we ignore the stress and do not complete the task then it can turn into unhealthy stress or distress. Distress is a term for negative stress and eustress refers to positive stress.
Eustress, or positive stress, has the following characteristics:
Eustress, or positive stress, has the following characteristics:
Motivates, focuses energy.
Is short-term.
Is perceived as within our coping abilities.
Feels exciting.
Improves performance.
To read more about Eustress and Distress click here.
Distress, or negative stress, has the following characteristics:
Distress, or negative stress, has the following characteristics:
Causes anxiety or concern.
Can be short- or long-term.
Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities.
Feels unpleasant.
Decreases performance.
Can lead to mental and physical problems.
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