Stress for Success - CIGNA In The Know

www.cigna.com | CIGNA Initiatives -- In the Know Series | Anchor Mike Morris talks to Megan Thorp, a CIGNA wellness coach, about how stress can be good for you.

You may not realize it, but there's good stress and bad stress. Good stress adds anticipation and excitement to life - and most people thrive with a certain amount of stress. The goal is not to eliminate stress but to learn how to manage it and use it to help you achieve your goals.

Megan suggests that to get the most out of good stress you should focus on what you can control and take action. Remember, a lack of stress can make you feel bored and unmotivated, but with too much stress you can pop, like a balloon filled with too much air!

Even if you initially perceive the stress you're feeling as "bad," you can turn it into "good" stress. Take a step back from the situation and look for what kind of opportunity it might present. By changing your perception of the situation from "impossible and overwhelming" to "opportunity for personal growth," you can turn the stress to your advantage.

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