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^{“High CQ teaches us to regulate our knee-jerk reactions: to pause, take a breath, and respond thoughtfully.”}

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^{“High CQ teaches us to regulate our knee-jerk reactions: to pause, take a breath, and respond thoughtfully.”}

^{Arnsten, 2009
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^{“High CQ teaches us to regulate our knee-jerk reactions: to pause, take a breath, and respond thoughtfully.”}

^{Arnsten, 2009
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Good stress, bad stress
Stress is usually thought of in the negative. There are in fact two main types: Eustress: The good kind of stress
Think of the excitement when you take on a new challenge or achieve a key goal - whether training for a marathon or starting a new job. It’s tough, but manageable. That’s eustress. Research shows that while acute stress triggers life-saving reactions, humans can channel stress into growth, using it to thrive (Sapolsky, 2004). When seen positively and experienced in short bursts, stress can boost cognitive performance (Shields et al., 2019). Eustress helps us stretch our limits in a healthy way.Distress: The harmful kind of stress
Distress is the type of stress we’re more familiar with. Distress occurs when we’re overwhelmed by pressures we feel unequipped to handle. This type of stress can lead to a whole host of mental and physical health issues if left unchecked. Research from the Journal of American Medical Association highlights that prolonged stress can even impair cognitive functions, hence the importance of stress management.

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^{“High CQ teaches us to regulate our knee-jerk reactions: to pause, take a breath, and respond thoughtfully.”}

^{Arnsten, 2009
‍}

Good stress, bad stress
Stress is usually thought of in the negative. There are in fact two main types: Eustress: The good kind of stress
Think of the excitement when you take on a new challenge or achieve a key goal - whether training for a marathon or starting a new job. It’s tough, but manageable. That’s eustress. Research shows that while acute stress triggers life-saving reactions, humans can channel stress into growth, using it to thrive (Sapolsky, 2004). When seen positively and experienced in short bursts, stress can boost cognitive performance (Shields et al., 2019). Eustress helps us stretch our limits in a healthy way.Distress: The harmful kind of stress
Distress is the type of stress we’re more familiar with. Distress occurs when we’re overwhelmed by pressures we feel unequipped to handle. This type of stress can lead to a whole host of mental and physical health issues if left unchecked. Research from the Journal of American Medical Association highlights that prolonged stress can even impair cognitive functions, hence the importance of stress management.