We all experience things that are stressful. It is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed when things get tough and we are challenged with issues that life throws our way. However, not all stressors affect us negatively.
A moderate amount of stress can actually be good for a person. For example, competing in sports may motivate a person to practice every day. The stress we feel before taking a test may prompt us to study more, and so on.
If a certain amount of stress can be helpful, when does stress become a problem?
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