I think depression creates in me an urgent need to write, but I also believe that daily stress, and even the positive stress of intense happiness, can compel me to express myself through the written word. Votes: 3
I think positive stress is actually a good thing. It's sort of the stretch goal "Wow, let me see how much faster I can run" or "Let me see how many more ideas I can generate in five minutes." Votes: 3
It seems like what happens when we play games is that we go into a psychological state called eustress, or positive stress. It's basically the same as negative stress in the sense that we get our adrenaline up, you know, our breathing rate quickens, our pulse quickens. Votes: 3
Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. Votes: 1
You need to be able to manage stress because hard times will come, and a positive outlook is what gets you through. Votes: 1
In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive. Votes: 1
Kids who are poor often have families that have not really been kept informed about... how important it is to read to your child, to reduce stresses in their life, to use positive incentives and words. Votes: 1
I think depression creates in me an urgent need to write, but I also believe that daily stress, and even the positive 'stress' of intense happiness, can compel me to express myself through the written word. Votes: 1
Positive psychology is not remotely intended to replace therapy or pharmacology. So when depressed, anxious or in panic or post-traumatic stress disorder, I am all for therapies that will work. Positive psychology is another arrow in the quiver of public policy and psychology through which we can raise wellbeing above zero. Votes: 1
Well, you know, a lot of people look at the negative things, the things that they did wrong and - which I do. But I like to stress on the things I did right, because there are certain things that I like to look at from a positive standpoint that are just positive reinforcement. Votes: 1
I have a huge amount of stress, but I believe stress can be a positive thing too. Votes: 0
No one can escape stress, but you can learn to cope with it. Practice positive thinking. . . seize control in small ways. Votes: 0
More important, you have to stay happy and positive or the stress will kill you - but at least it will make you skinny Votes: 0
I have chosen the positive approach - instead of stressing the bad things which I am against, I stress the good things which I am for. Votes: 0
Positive anything is better than negative nothing. Votes: 6 Elbert Hubbard
If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to say it. Votes: 7 George Burns