Too much stress can indeed give a negative health effects, such as weight gain, or depression. However, we too often focus on how to cope with stress in work, relationships with spouse, or in families, so that eventually the stress that it is perfectly normal. As long as we live, we have to deal with that stress.
However, if you look at stress differently, it would actually make us healthier, happier, and encourages us to become better. Want to know why? Let us refer to the explanation of some of these experts.
1. More creative. You never hear people who feel able to work better when under pressure? Generally they are people who work in a creative field. According Larina Kase, Ph.D., a psychologist in Pennsylvania, and author of The Confident Leader: How the Most Successful People Go from Effective Exceptional to, this is not just a suggestion.
"If our minds are really calm and relaxed, there is no reason to look at things differently. We tend to feel there is increased stress when we go through the new road, because the changes often associated with the new pressure. Your creative output is frightening because it is different for you, and you do not know how other people respond, "he said.
2. Good for the immune system. The research shows that stress will benefit the immune system, because it raises the resistance mechanisms of us.
"Stress that the coming of a sudden can help the immune system," says Mark Goulston, MD, clinical psychiatrist and author of Get Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-defeating Behavior.
When cortisol (stress hormone) is released, it was to increase the immunity of the body. But despite the stress makes the body strong, vibrant, and even healthy, too much stress can also make excessive cortisol. The excess stress hormones can cause obesity in the abdomen. "Obesity in the central part is often associated with the development of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, and brain disease," said Goulston.
3. Create a prima body. Lifting weights, running, or riding a stationary bike for 45 minutes is a form of stress on the body. However, the good kind of stress, according to the opinion of Jessica Matthews, MS, a personal trainer who is also education coordinator for the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
"Stress resulting from the exercise level is quite healthy, and gives some positive effects," he said. "From the physiological perspective, the demands imposed on the body during exercise helped her become more efficient in completing daily activities."
Regular exercise also can reduce stress hormone levels in the body, and simultaneously increase the levels of endorphins, creating a comfortable sensation. Research also shows that exercise itself can make us resistant to stress.
4. Able to solve problems. When faced with a dilemma, or need to make major decisions, stress plays illuminate our values. Dr. Kase suggests to listen to what you want delivered by the stress that to us.
"Research shows that at least a portion ktia likely when using our courage," he said. However, excessive worry can sometimes backfire. "It would be hard to hear your intuition when you are in a cycle of anxiety and stress, so give some time to think. Roads first, a deep sleep, or eat together. "
5. Making children feel safe. According to experts, women who feel stressed out tend to be more protective of her. For example, when it was crowded news child abduction, of course you will be providing more supervision for your child, right?
Research from Johns Hopkins University states that children of mothers who showed improvement of the hormone cortisol during pregnancy will be more developed than children of mothers who are not so depressed. But, of course, mothers who are too stressed also will not provide a good influence for their children. A little stress is normal and natural course.
"If stress can increase your alertness, that's better," says Dr. Goulston. However, caution must also not until you are too cautious, because it can cause you to fragile and rigid. This was mentioned can cause impulsive behavior.
6. Salary increases. The pressure was too heavy on the job certainly is not healthy. But the kind of stress that makes you stronger in a professional environment can provide a good influence for your career.
"The degree of stress and anxiety will keep you energized, focused, and motivated," says Dr. Kase. "Without the stress that enough, you're probably not going to give maximum effort, and you tend to make errors. When you're too comfortable, it will be a sign that you're not pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and take risks necessary to develop your career, such as doing marketing for yourself, or ask for promotion. "
Again, too much stress will also not good. You can reduce the ability to look at innovative solutions, and takes energy and efficiency.
