Could Stress
Actually Be
Good For You?
TAGS: stress,worries,relaxation,therapy,medication,
SUMMARY:
A mild degree of pressure actually increases your
productivity and creativity. Positive stress can even challenge us to excel.
GOOD STRESS:
A healthy measure of good stress can mobilize a
student to spend an extra hour behind her books, sharpen a Lawyer’s mind to be
alert and to use the best possible arguments. It helps the athlete put in the
extra effort needed to make the winning difference, or energizes a nurse or a
doctor to handle a crisis.
…and When It’s
Bad:
Long –term exposure to stress can lead to serious
health problems. It can raise your blood pressure, suppress your immune system,
and increase your risk of stroke and heart attack. It can also cause infertility and markedly speed up the aging process. It can even leave you more
vulnerable to anxiety and depression.
So, What Can
You Do About It?
Managing stress is all about taking charge of your
thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment and the way you deal
with problems. It means changing stressful situations when you can, changing
your reaction when you can’t and making time for rest and relaxation.
So, What Can
You Do About It?
Managing stress is all about taking charge of your
thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment and the way you deal
with problems. It means changing stressful situations when you can, changing
your reaction when you can’t and making time for rest and relaxation.
