Stress is indicative of change: something is happening and you’re forced to respond to that demand. 

Used effectively, stress can motivate us to accomplish more than we had imagined possible. Stress can jolt us to reach our potential. Without stress, we’d feel rudderless and without purpose.

Resilience is how we deal with stress effectively so we “bounce back” after a difficult time.

There’s a lot that’s completely out of your control but . In fact, all you have direct control over is yourself and your actions.

When you find yourself stuck on something and are rehashing it in your mind, ask yourself whether you’re ruminating or actually problem-solving. 

Even “good stress” left to fester unresolved for too long can turn into bad, chronic stress.

• “Good stress”: which psychologists refer to as “eustress,” is the stress we feel when we’re excited about something.
• Acute stress: when something surprises us or catches us off guard. Acute stress is the body’s response to ensure you react and take measures to deal with...