Dec 21, 2021
Jason reviews the responses to his LinkedIn poll asking whether stress is good for you, a post that drew 834 votes, 72 comments, and 35,000 views. He walks through the strongest answers from the community, including the eustress vs. distress distinction, the Yerkes-Dodson law on arousal and performance, and the wisdom from Hans Selye that complete freedom from stress is actually death. He also lands on the most important nuance: there is a wide spectrum between fabricated self imposed stress and real trauma, chronic disease, or mental illness, and the right mindset starts with telling them apart.
What you'll learn in this episode:
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Why most of the stress people experience is fabricated, self imposed, and addressable with resources
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The Yerkes-Dodson law on how arousal increases performance up to a point and then decreases it
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Eustress vs. distress: cortisol with oxytocin builds connection, cortisol without it can cause harm
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Why allowing the body to release cortisol naturally during trauma can reduce PTSD outcomes
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Why "have faith" and "go on vacation" can both be true responses to different kinds of stress
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The challenge: reframe fabricated stress, honor real distress, and remove abuse, trauma, and torture from any environment we can influence
Don't run away from the stress that helps you grow. Don't dismiss the stress that requires help. Knowing the difference is the work.
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