People often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We need to distinguish between stress and stimulation. Having deadlines, setting goals, and pushing yourself to perform at capacity are stimulating. Stress is when you're anxious, upset, or frustrated, which dramatically reduce your ability to perform.
Stress is the negative whirlwind of emotions that gets imposed on top of our stimulation and engagement.
I think when we use 'stress', we are often using a kind of dummy word to try to fit many different things into one big category.
We all have those things that even in the midst of stress and disarray, they energize us and give us renewed strength and purpose. These are our passions.
People around the world now complain about stressors everyday, and the word shows up throughout professional and lay literature. But in reality there is no such thing as a stressor. Why not? Because nothing has the inherent power to provoke stress.
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.
Stress is a designer ailment that many of the so-called afflicted suffer from with pride.
Being in control of your life and having realistic expectations about your day-to-day challenges are the keys to stress management, which is perhaps the most important ingredient to living a happy, healthy and rewarding life.
Enthusiasm is followed by disappointment and even depression, and then by renewed enthusiasm.
We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there.
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