not all stress is bad.
There are two separate types of stress
Distress refers to harmful stimuli that make u weaker, less confident, and less able.ex:Destructive criticism, abusive bosses
Eustress, on the other hand, is a stress that is healthful and the stimulus for growth.Eu-, a Greek prefix for "healthy," is used in the same sense in the word "euphoria." Ex:Role models who push us to exceed ur limits, risks that expand our sphere of comfortable action. there is no progress without eustress. the more eustress we can create or apply to our lives, the sooner we can actualize our dreams.
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“Role models who push us to exceed our limits, physical training that removes our spare tires, and risks that expand our sphere of comfortable action are all examples of eustress — stress that is healthful and the stimulus for growth.”
A common misconception is that stress is bad and should be minimized at all cost.
However, depending on the particular stressors and your reaction, stress can be harmful (distress) or beneficial (eustress).
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