The way our body accepts the challenges that come in life, its response or reaction comes in the form of stress. Often, as soon as the word stress comes, people think that it is a bad thing, but the surprising thing is that the reaction to stress can be good as well as bad. Our brain needs a right amount of stress to keep it alert, aware, active and healthy.

Usually, as soon as stress is triggered, the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline start being produced in the body. If it is excessive, it proves harmful for health and causes problems like anxiety, depression, low immunity and high BP . However, to stay physically and mentally healthy, it is important that you face good stress regularly. Let's know how good stress is beneficial for you-

What is good stress?

Such stresses which do not cause harm but have many benefits are called good stress. Your reaction to a stress determines whether it is good stress or bad.

Benefits of good stress-

• Things that give good stress are called good stressors.
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• Weight training, new workplace, interviews, ice baths, solving difficult questions, learning a new skill, etc. are examples of good stressors.
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• Good stress is short-term and it motivates you, focuses your energy, and gets you moving forward.
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• This creates a positive pressure, which boosts your performance.
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• This makes you aware of the next step and makes your brain more alert.
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• This also improves memory.
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• In good stress, a person makes up his mind to complete a task with positive energy, which increases his willpower and helps in achieving sure success.
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• Good stress increases creativity and promotes a growth mindset.
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• It prepares one for future challenges and builds confidence to tackle them.