As the date approaches, your tension builds. You become more stressed. Your body responds with elevated blood pressure and perhaps loss of sleep. After you meet the deadline your body returns to normal. You may even experience a feeling of elation.
Positive stress is a catalyst for success.
The energy that is generated helps us to meet goals. Without positive stress, nothing would happen because there would be no energy to move forward. However, if other areas are demanding attention as well as the project, you may begin to feel that your schedule is out of control. Even after the project deadline has been met, your body continues to respond with feelings of tension. This is negative stress.