I like POSITIVE stress. It gives me a reason to work harder, manage deadlines, multitask, and set priorities.
To find out, ask yourself these Yes ✅ or No ❌ questions:
❓ Do you thrive on tight deadlines?
❓ Do you have a difficult time doing nothing at all?
❓ Does it take you a few days off to feel like you’re on vacation?
❓ Do you spend much of your holidays thinking about work?
❓ Do you have FOMO and constantly worry about missing out?
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According to @AIS_StressNews (), stress may even be as addictive as drugs.
In addition to the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline, stress also releases dopamine, a “feel good” chemical. Dopamine encourages repeat behaviors by activating the reward center… https://t.co/MIOBylAcsHstress.org twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@AIS_StressNews I recently came across a very interesting podcast by @IMD_Bschool in Lausanne, Switzerland, entitled “How to build a positive stress mindset” with Alyson Meister, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior.
💡 What if we could turn stress into a positive force?
@AIS_StressNews @IMD_Bschool People who hold a positive stress mindset, which means stress is a challenge they embrace, are more productive, focus better, feel more motivated at their jobs and are less likely to consider new work opportunities due to stress.
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