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Eustress vs Distress: How Identifying Good vs Bad Stress Can Help You
Not all stress is created equal — learn to tell the difference and use it.
Eustress: the good kind
The nerves before a big presentation, the stretch of a new challenge, the pressure of a meaningful deadline — this stress sharpens you.
Distress: the depleting kind
Chronic overload, unclear expectations, and unresolved conflict wear the body down. Left unchecked, it shows up in your skin, sleep, and mood.
Move toward one, resource the other
Say yes to eustress on purpose. Meet distress with boundaries, support, and recovery — not more hustle.
