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I think a certain amount of stress in life is good. The stress of just working, which takes effort - I think it keeps you going.

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.

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.

I don't get stressed out.

Many of us feel stress and get overwhelmed not because we're taking on too much, but because we're taking on too little of what really strengthens us.

I figure there's no point in stressing about what's out of my control, and all I can do is make the best of what I've got.

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.

The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.

I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges.

I think if you set yourself specific goals, that's quite a lot of pressure.