05/22/2026
Good stress (eustress) helps us grow, achieve goals, build resiliency, and overcome challenging life situations. We can seek out eustress by setting goals, taking small steps towards learning new things, and pursuing challenging work-related, exercise-related, and new learning-related opportunities.
Bad stress (distress) feels like too much stress and that we do not not enough competency or resources to face all of it. Distress can lead to overwhelm, panic, and burnout.
Thank you to Whole Hearted School Counselling for this clear and attractive infographic.