http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2009/08/is-stress-a-myth/ ...achieving the best in people Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:49:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/2009/08/is-stress-a-myth/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Karen Guttridge Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:22:17 +0000 http://www.training-for-results.co.uk/?p=821#comment-55 Great presentation by Rosie and Rebecca and - I agree - in normal doses stress helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. But, beyond a certain point, stress stops being helpful and becomes harmful to your health affecting your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your overall quality of life. As social withdrawal is a oft quoted human reaction to excess stress, then I believe that we need to keep the communication lines open and be encouraged to talk about our experiences. And - yes - I'm beating my usual drum...you gotta exercise! Great presentation by Rosie and Rebecca and – I agree – in normal doses stress helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. But, beyond a certain point, stress stops being helpful and becomes harmful to your health affecting your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your overall quality of life. As social withdrawal is a oft quoted human reaction to excess stress, then I believe that we need to keep the communication lines open and be encouraged to talk about our experiences. And – yes – I’m beating my usual drum…you gotta exercise!

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