Positive and Negative Stressors

[Howlan]

One advantage of identifying whether stress is positive or negative is you can keep the stress from getting so high.

Yes if you cannot manage your stress and it keeps on getting higher and chronic levels, the result is harmful. So, that is the reason you should not try to push yourself too much at something. You must keep a boundary. I think that's where the term 'mad scientist' comes from.

Part of preventing reaching critical levels is addressing the issue as it begins. Kinrys' remedies can be applied at whichever level provided the condition is not fatal.

What do you consider a fatal level of stress?

[Howlan]

Our outlook on stress has a huge role in how we deal with it. The negativity view of all kinds of stress can be a hindrance to your progress.

Yes if we try to view a stressful situation as beneficial, with a mindset of hope and great expectations, you can make the best of the situation keeping your stress levels managable.

Perspective is also a determinant of how better an individual can deal with stress and anxiety.

Yes, but if your stress accumulates for a long time bringing harm to your body then it is negative stress no matter what the perspective is.

[Howlan]

It is also worthy of noting that not all positive stress is required. Moderation is key. Even positive stress can turn negative if it's not controlled.

Yes, the pursuit of knowledge is one great example of this genre. It must be a boundary to how much work can be done. Like sleeping very less and putting all time and energy into research by neglecting everything around you is an example which is definitely harmful to your health.

Even though that may be true, sleep patterns vary with individuals. If you sleep fewer hours but do power naps in between, it wouldn't be harmful. It's the same when it comes to stress. If you are used to certain levels of stress, then they become less impactful to you.

Yes, it basically comes down how you take care of yourself while immersing in your job. Too motivated to take care of your body will be harmful.

[Howlan]

True to your statement, goals, and deadlines can contribute to stress, but they are tools of progress.

Yes, because these deadlines have an expiry date. Once the stressor is eliminated, positive stress leaves you upbeat and exhilarated rather than dejected. You return to the earlier balance in the absence of the stressor. If not, the once positive stress leads to symptoms of negative stress.

I think it's better to enjoy the process of attaining the goal than just looking forward to the result. By enjoying the process, stress is no longer aligned with the result. It's eliminated as a stressor in the required way.

Yes, that is a great way to deal with a stressful job. The problem is whether you are able to handle the stress pertaining to the job or not. If you find your task daunting and irritating, then motivation will not work and stress may become chronic.

[shirleym89]

Stress can be good and bad. The good stress is the one that pushes you to excel or perhaps meet a headline.

[Mutai Marshal]

You're right. Eustress triggers an employee to increase his input for certain reasons. For instance, to gain promotion, promote a brand, or for any other form of incentive

[Nidhi_391005]

I totally agree that stress can be positive. For example: I was stressed before my exams so I worked extra hard for it and because of that I got good marks. Negative stress can cause problems and affect your health but positive stress are good.

[Howlan]

Stress can be good and bad. The good stress is the one that pushes you to excel or perhaps meet a headline.

Yes, positive can serve as a source of motivation. Excluding anything chronic, stress can be possibly channeled into motivation and can help you work more effectively. How much do you consider pushing yourself is essential or how much stress does one can take before it starts to become harmful? Wher does one draw the line between motivation and harm?

[Howlan]

You're right. Eustress triggers an employee to increase his input for certain reasons. For instance, to gain promotion, promote a brand, or for any other form of incentive

Yes, stress is all about the experience you draw out from your job. If you can draw out a positive experience at the end of your job and can gain the satisfaction of clearing your job it is eustress. However, if the job completion leaves you restless and low spirits if you feel the stress too much for you, then it is distress.

[Katielvs2read]

I always think about positive stressors to be things like pregnancy, planning for something big or moving. Things that stress you out, but have a positive outcome or end point. I also think that negative stressors can help you too, but have less of a positive affect. For example if someone at work is treating you terribly, I would say that is a negative stressor. But it would make me want to work harder to try and impress that person. It's all about how you see it. Perspective is key.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

I think you are right and it also depends on the personality. Some people simply perform better under stress and some don't. But, for example, athletes who enjoy competition need this certain level of stress. Some of us need a minimum of stress to keep ourselves motivated. For example, in the way of deadlines. The problem arises when stress becomes disruptive in your life and generates negative consequences.

[miatyae]

There are quite a lot of situations in which stress can actually push you to do better- in the example of an assignment, the extra hours of studying would pay off because you would receive a better score. However, when that stress turns irrational nad your unreasonable amount of studying interferes with other aspects of you life negatively, that's considered distress and is bad.

[Maconstewart]

In my 20s, I had to see someone for stress management. He taught me about there being both positive and negative stress and how they both can have negative physical effects. Examples of positive stress given to me included: a new relationship, buying a home, moving, a new baby...the list goes on. Pretty much anything new or changing causes stress and you have to learn how to manage it.

[EudoraMac]

I think I can relate with the description of positive stressors.
Typically, the body goes through some form of stress to get things done, even the heart beating faster as a result of exercise is a form of stress, but a positive form of stress.

Since learning that the rush of adrenaline I feel can be called stress, I've somewhat refined my understanding of what stress is to accommodate more definitions.

So, yes, I think that the distinction that this author made about positive and negative stress is apt because it delineates the fact that not all stress is up for treatment or cause for worry.

[Adanna Inya]

There are positive and negative stressors quite alright. Preparing for an interview, nailing that business pitch, preparing for your qualifying exams, awaiting your first huge money to drop, and for me, stretching myself to cover as many communities as I can on my rural medical missions. I love it, but collapse after I'm done. So yes, stressors can be very positive.