Stress is an integral part of life. In general, we human beings enjoy doing things, being with people, or completing projects. A certain amount of activity and people in our life is healthy, and enhances our sense of well-being. In moderation, stress can be healthy and life-enhancing. It can energize us and push us to greater levels of creativity, courage or strength.
Stress can also be a gift.
It can make us aware of areas of our life that need changing, and it can motivate us to make those changes. But too much stress, or stress that last for a long time, can also hurt our health and shorten our lives. Stress comes in many different forms and at many different times. An important part of understanding something is the ability to name it. One step in stress management is to be able to identify when you are experiencing stress and when you are not.