Good Stress?

It turns out stress isn't always a bad thing, it's more about how one reacts and views the nature of stress.  This article discusses research regarding stress and the changes in body chemistry and behaviour when coping with stressful situations.  The study is expected to be published in March via the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 

Stress is usually portrayed as having negative health consequences, but it also can aid in boosting the immune system and in the speed of brain processing or even improving memory.  "You could have tons of stress, but it's the mindset about stress that matters," said Alia Crum, a post-doctoral researcher at Columbia and an author of the study. When people see stress as debilitating, the body does not react as well as when one views it as having positive side effects, so it really depends on a persons attitude.

I found this interesting, because I stress-out easily and often, sometimes for good and othertimes for bad.  Now knowing this information, at least stress is healthy and could potentially have positive health benefits if I keep an open mind set and work through the stress?

Check out article at WSJ.com