Good stress: Even when you're under a cloud, there is a silver lining

Everybody feels stressed at times - it’s a normal part of being human

Excitement and stress produce similar physio-logical responses. The difference is emotional
context and perception. Experts argue that if we changed our perception of stress, we would deal with it better and maybe even use it to help us develop.

The body’s response to stress is ‘fight, flight, or freeze’. The reflex is part of our evolutionary wiring, our reaction to perceived threats or danger. These survival mechanisms are designed to protect us.

It is impossible to say if we are more stressed now than at any other time in human history, though we certainly talk a lot about being stressed and about possible solutions.