Here's How To Create A Life With The Perfect Amount Of Stress To Keep You Motivated But Not Kill You

Stress is a basic fact of life. But that needn't be as depressing as it sounds. Think about it — a certain amount of anxiety about getting the job done is often the motivating factor that actually gets college students to buckle down and study for exams, or gets journalists to finally send something to their editor. Stress, with the increased focus that it brings, gives a surgeon the edge and alertness that's essential for performing emergency open-heart surgery. It's only when we experience more stress or anxiety than we can handle that it becomes a problem. But it's possible to get better at dealing with stress, making it easier to...