Understanding and Managing Stress

⚡️ There are two main types of stress: eustress and distress.

🧠 Eustress is a positive stress that enhances performance, while distress is a negative stress that can lead to fatigue and burnout.

🌊 Individual perceptions of stress can vary, with something that is eustressful to one person being distressful to others.

Different people respond to stress in three distinct ways: by accelerating, shutting down, or freezing.

Signs of stress include cognitive issues such as memory problems and poor concentration, as well as emotional signs like moodiness and irritability.

Stress can manifest as feeling overwhelmed, unable to relax, and experiencing a sense of loneliness and isolation.

⚡️ Stress can manifest in both physical and behavioral signs, such as aches and pains, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and engaging in nervous habits.

🌟 Individuals have varying levels of stress tolerance, which can be influenced by factors like social support and a sense of control over events.

💪 Having a supportive network of friends and family and maintaining a belief in one's ability to overcome challenges can help increase resilience to stress.

⭐️ Having a positive attitude and embracing challenges can make you more resistant to stress.

🧘‍♂️ Emotional control is crucial in managing stress and bouncing back from adversity.

📚 Knowledge about the duration of a stressful situation can help in tolerating stress more easily.

🔎 Perception plays a significant role in what causes stress for individuals.

⭐️ Stress can be caused by external factors such as major life changes, work, and financial difficulties.

💭 Not all stress is caused by external factors; it can also be self-generated by factors like pessimism, unrealistic expectations, and negative self-talk.

🤔 Regardless of the cause, individuals have the power to choose how they deal with stress.