Deborah Serani, Psy.D., award-winning author and adjunct professor at Adelphi, told "Reader's Digest" that a little stress isn't such a bad thing.
Dr. Deborah Serani
Most adults avoid stress altogether, and the health drawbacks of too much stress are well documented. But stress in small doses isn’t such a bad thing, and as explained in a recent Reader’s Digest article, can be even be beneficial.”Positive stress, known as ‘eustress,’ is an experience that offers a beneficial form of arousal,” explained Deborah Serani, Psy.D., adjunct professor in the Gordon F. Derner Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies. “Eustress motivates us, sharpens our senses, and helps us problem solve successfully.”
Additional research and studies from professionals in the field highlight even more benefits of short-term stress in the Reader’s Digest article titled, “9 Surprising Ways Stress Is Good for Your Body.”
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