A little stress can be good for you
" The idea that we could - or should - live without stress is nonsense," says brain researcher Dr. Robert Sapolsky.
Stress in brief stretches - excitement, eagerness, and thrill - can make your blood circulate better, improve your memory, heighten your senses, and release mood-enhancing brain chemicals.
Unrelieved, long-lasting stress can compromise the immune system as well as lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. If you're always exhausted, overwhelmed, and irritable, there's probably too much stress in your life. Look at your responsibilities and let go of the things that aren't really necessary or important. Regular exercise, meditation, and adequate sleep also help relieve stress. Boredom, fatigue, and ongoing unhappiness can be signs of too little stress.
To put the difference between good and bad stress in perspective: A roller coaster ride lasts three minutes, not three days.
Source: The Brain, Vol. 12, No. 12, pg. 1
Stress in brief stretches - excitement, eagerness, and thrill - can make your blood circulate better, improve your memory, heighten your senses, and release mood-enhancing brain chemicals.
Unrelieved, long-lasting stress can compromise the immune system as well as lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. If you're always exhausted, overwhelmed, and irritable, there's probably too much stress in your life. Look at your responsibilities and let go of the things that aren't really necessary or important. Regular exercise, meditation, and adequate sleep also help relieve stress. Boredom, fatigue, and ongoing unhappiness can be signs of too little stress.
To put the difference between good and bad stress in perspective: A roller coaster ride lasts three minutes, not three days.
Source: The Brain, Vol. 12, No. 12, pg. 1
