COULD STRESS BE THIS BENEFICIAL?

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Been thinking. About how stress stresses us up (even the very notion of it).
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Ever wondered otherwise? Why situations and perceptions we hold on to as negative and detrimental could actually uplift us, and do us alot of good?
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Well, been thinking... tis true that no one likes to feel stressed, but mark you: sometimes the sensation is necessary. although we generally associate feelings of stress with negative health effects, truth is, benefits do exist when we experience stress, and, discovering them can serve to our advantage!!
As you read on, remember that i dont endorse chronic stress, my my!!! stressful situations are virtually everywhere!! But believe it or not, our bodies are wired for stress. this internally built system that each and every one of us has, activates when we perceive a threat.
It therefore is not surprising to learn that minor amounts of stress can

  • Motivate you,  when we feel stressed, we are more likely to be motivated to move forward in ways that would benefit our situation. Having a deadline is a good example.
  • Improve your memory. Well, it may be hard to believe, but,the science guys tell us that acute stress from a brief situation can actually improve our working memory. That is probably why some of us perform so well under pressure, such as during exams, or interviews.
  • Help with learning (!?!? oh my.) These researchers say that because our brains are stimulated more under stressful situations, we react better and perform better.
  • Stress can help you bond more with your loved ones because you are  more likely to reach out. You are also more likely to feel more social because, in addition to a greater propensity to bond with others, you become more pro social. you are inclined to trust more those you have chosen to bond with and share more
  • Talking about physical stress, there is no doubt that it enables you to get a better workout. Plus, you also get that adrenaline rush, especially when we are engaged in an activity we find enjoyable which others are scared of, such as skydiving or mountain climbing!
  • To top it all off, there is no iota of doubt. you become more resilient, because with time, we learn to manage stress better ( HOORAY!!). Each time we are stressed, we learn new ways to cope and move forward
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Well, what more can be said? Allow healthy amounts of stress in and try different ways of dealing with it to develop as a person. Because, as someone once said, " stress can be that little voice in our heads that forces us to look at situations again and again, and make sure they are the right fit for us!!!
Sometimes, we just need to listen to it.
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