GOOD STRESS, BAD STRESS

GOOD STRESS, BAD STRESS

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While studying I come across this important infographic about “Good Stress, Bad Stress”. Since people worldwide being forced into lockdown due to COVID-19, I thought I would like to share this.

Let me start with “Good Stress” (also called eustress). This stress pushes you out of your comfort zone, but in a good way. Good stress helps you learn, grow, and get stronger.

For example, riding a roller coaster is scary, fearful but fun and exciting. It lasts a short time, and you feel exhilarated afterwards.

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Exercise can be another form of good stress. You feel a little uncomfortable but then you feel good, and after an hour or so, you’re done.

- Good stress:

- Is short-lived

- Is infrequent

- Is over quickly (in a matter of minutes or hours)

- Can be part of a positive life experience

- Inspires you to action

- Helps build you up — it leaves you better than you were before.

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But when it comes to “Bad Stress” (also called distress), let’s say you ride that roller coaster constantly, or lost your job or lift weights 4 hours a day, every day and finding it that you’re not getting results. Now it doesn’t seem so fun, does it?

Bad stress:

- Lasts a long time

- Is chronic

- Is ongoing

- Is negative, depressing, and demoralising

- De-motivates and paralyses you

- Breaks you down — it leaves you worse off than you were before.

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If you suffer from lots of stress, you’ll need to find your “Stress Sweet Spot” so you can reach your potential without crashing and burning.

By leading a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life, you must manage your allostatic load. Here are some activities you can do to boost your body’s happy chemicals, activate your “rest and digest” nervous system, and start building your stress resilience.

- A relaxing walk (especially outside)

- Being out in nature and sunshine

- Listening to relaxing music

- Mindfulness practice and meditation

- Deep breathing

- Snuggling a loved one or pet

- Yoga, gentle mobility, and/or slow stretching exercises)

- Spending time with family and friends

- Having sex (seriously)

- Drink occasional drinks (Enjoyed slowly and mindfully)

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And many more... share this to help anyone during these stressful times in our lives.

Source Pictures: Precision Nutrition

Jimi Pomponio

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4y

Love precision nutrition their stuff is awesome

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Pip Westhoff

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4y

Thanks for sharing.

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