{"id":22799,"date":"2021-01-19T18:53:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T18:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=22799"},"modified":"2021-01-19T20:16:44","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T20:16:44","slug":"what-is-positive-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-positive-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"A Therapist Explains What Positive Stress Is"},"content":{"rendered":"When you think of stress, certain connotations\u2014like being burned out<\/a> and overwhelmed\u2014come to mind. While these are very real reactions to repeatedly handling stressful situations, some stress isn\u2019t as negative as you might think. That\u2019s where positive stress comes in.\r\n\r\nWith the help of Clarity Health Solutions psychotherapist Sharron Frederick, LCSW<\/a>, we’ll learn to distinguish positive stress from negative stress\u2014and how to manage both for your mental well-being.\r\n

What is positive stress?<\/h2>\r\nAlso known as eustress, positive stress involves one’s perception that a stressor is within their capabilities. As a result, instead of overwhelming them, the stressor increases motivation, focus, and positive thoughts.\r\n\r\nOn account of these responses, Sharron says that this type of good stress forces us outside of our comfort zone and ultimately increases inner growth. \u201cEustress makes us feel accomplished, confident<\/a>, and excited,\u201d she explains.\r\n\r\nShe then lists examples of positive stress, which include:\r\n