eustress

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of stress that is positive and enhances performance, growth, and well-being.

  - "Eustress helps athletes perform better under pressure."
  - "The challenge of public speaking causes eustress in some people."

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Variants

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eustress

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'eu' meaning 'good' and 'stress' meaning 'pressure'.

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Trivia

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1. Eustress was first introduced as a concept by Hans Selye in his book 'The Stress of Life' in 1956.

2. Eustress is sometimes referred to as 'optimal stress' or 'functional stress'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distress: A type of stress that is negative and can lead to ill-health and decreased performance.

2. Positive psychology: A branch of psychology that focuses on promoting positive emotions, strengths, and personal growth.

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Eustress is a concept in positive psychology and is considered a counterpart to distress. It is believed that eustress can lead to personal growth and improved performance.

How to Memorize "eustress"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a positive experience that causes eustress, such as completing a challenging project or achieving a goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eustress' with positive emotions and experiences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Eustress is good stress' to remember the meaning of the word.

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