Some of the happiest and most successful people face very stressful situations everyday. Yes, life can be very demanding and stuff does happen, but that do not have to rob us from our health and joy.
First, let us understand this: we need stress. Without a certain level of stress life can become rather boring. Stress can bring out the best in you, inspiring you to be the best you in the world and for the world. It mobilises a student to spend an extra hour behind her books, sharpens a lawyer’s mind to be alert and to use the best possible arguments, helps the athlete to put in the extra effort to make the winning difference, and energises a doctor or nurse to handle a crisis. We can call this “eu-stress” or good stress. It is your friend and can help you to perform.
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