Deborah Serani, Psy.D., award-winning author and adjunct professor at ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ, told "Reader's Digest" that a little stress isn't such a bad thing.

Dr. Deborah Serani
Most adults avoid stress altogether, and the health drawbacks of too much stress are well documented. But stress in small doses isn’t such a bad thing, and as explained in a recent Reader’s Digest article, can be even be beneficial.”Positive stress, known as ‘eustress,’ is an experience that offers a beneficial form of arousal,” explained , adjunct professor in the . “Eustress motivates us, sharpens our senses, and helps us problem solve successfully.”
Additional research and studies from professionals in the field highlight even more benefits of short-term stress in the Reader’s Digest article titled, “.”
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