Although stress is very harmful for mental health, but do you know that in some circumstances stress can also be good for you. The stress known as good stress is seen before doing any good work and when you are overly excited about something. Good stress can be good for your mental, physical and emotional health.
What is good stress?
According to psychologists, good stress, also known as eustress, is a type of stress that is felt when we are overly excited. During this, our pulse rate increases and hormones increase but there is no danger or fear in it. For example, the stress we experience while doing family planning, going on a date with a new person or starting our life, preparing for a promotion or a new job is called good stress.
benefits of good stress
1. Good stress supports memory. Like during exams, when we are stressed, we are able to understand things more deeply and this improves memory.
2. When you face a stressful situation, it helps you learn more about yourself, your abilities and your limitations. This increases the flexibility within a person and he is able to face challenges in his life later on.
3. Good stress also increases energy levels. When a person feels stressed due to excessive excitement, it allows him to perform the task effectively with more energy. Positive stress increases the production of dopamine, which makes a person feel happy.
4. Good stress or short term stress increases the production of neurotrophin chemicals in the brain and strengthens the connections between neurons in the brain. Thus it can prove positive for mental health conditions by boosting brain power.
5. Good stress increases a person’s productivity. Good stress puts pressure on you to give your best and you are able to complete any task more effectively.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)