Positive stress: that's behind the so-called eustress

Negative stress is a daily companion for many professionals, pupils and students. In this short article we explain what it means to be in positive stress.

Positive stress creates euphoria

The so-called eustress is not perceived by most people as stress. Instead, you tend to feel elated, motivated, optimistic, or simply happy. For example, if you are passionate about your job and like to take on this task, that is positive stress.

• Negative stress is usually triggered by overwhelming tasks . You don't feel up to the pressure of your manager. This reduces your performance, you work worse and the vicious cycle is in full swing.
• However, if you like to carry out the activity, you will master the tasks with greater efficiency and concentration. Most of the time, you activate even other forces that lead to a satisfactory result.
• The tasks are usually short-term, but still pose a challenge for you. In contrast to lengthy unpopular tasks, here you know how to solve and manage them.
• Between tasks that trigger eustress ("eu" - Greek for "good"), you can relax and lean back more easily .
• Everything you like to do is related to positive stress. This can be daily gardening, reading an exciting book or meeting friends.
• With stress, our body prepares for the upcoming. This reaction enables us to prepare mentally, physically and hormonally for the respective situation. And that can either be positive or negative.