Stress is a natural condition of life – any change in our external or internal environment creates a need for the body to balance the effects of that change.
Stress creates the opportunity for growth – physically and mentally. The important point is that periods of stress must be followed by periods of recovery for growth to occur – otherwise, instead, there is damage or burnout. This is the principle that is used in world-class athletic training – and can be applied to all aspects of life. more…
