Could Stress Actually Be

Good For You?

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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.

  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.