Positive Stress and Its Impact on Performance

This paper aims at throwing light on the positive stress also called 'Eustress' and its impact on one's performance level. Researches have shown that a certain amount of stress is needed for an increased performance. Eustress fills us with thrill and excitement whenever we are confronted by a demanding situation. As eustress improves our concentration and makes us more enthusiastic to perform the work. Hence positive stress is essential for bringing zeal to the life; it is healthy, useful and beneficial. When stress becomes too much in a given situation it becomes harmful for us because we are unable to cope up with the situation. This is actually referred to as 'stress' and it is negative stress (distress). Thus at one level stress may deter the performance. There are three aspects of stress-physical, mental and psychological. In all the three types both positive and negative effects are noted. We must possess the knowledge in finding out the signs and warning symptoms of stress. It is also necessary to learn the stress management steps and to follow them to counter stress.