Eustress is a manageable level of stress that is perceived as beneficial. This could include the stress you feel during a first date, on a job interview, or while making a presentation at work, for example. In each case, stress positively motivates you to stay focused and energized, learn new skills, and achieve a goal. Eustress is the opposite end of the spectrum to distress, the damaging stress that makes you feel overwhelmed and disrupts your mood, sleep, and overall health.