Pressure isn't automatically your enemy. Sometimes it's precisely the stimulus that makes you more alert, more focused, and pushes you beyond your usual performance level. You might recognize this feeling before an exam, a competition, an important decision, or a challenging project. Your heart beats faster. Your senses sharpen. You're tense, but not blocked. This is precisely where eustress begins—the kind of stress that energizes you instead of overwhelming you. Stress is o
