Itβs no secret that chronic stress is bad for you. It can impact your nervous system, your sleep, and your ability to concentrate. (Thumbs down!)
But hereβs something surprising. Studies suggest that how we think about stress may matter as much as the stress itself. Not all stress is harmful. Positive stressβcalled eustressβcan actually sharpen focus, build resilience, and help you rise to challenges.
This Stress Awareness Month, hereβs how to use eustress to your advantage: | π | Pause when you need to. Micro-breaks can help steer stress in the right direction |
| π | Protect your recovery (aka. sleep is king) |
| π | Move your body to convert jittery energy into action |