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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 20 MIN

[EP 21] Good Stress vs Bad Stress

from Change Is Hard · host Audrey Blair

Stress is often seen as the enemy, something to be avoided at all costs. But what if stress could actually work for you instead of against you? In this episode, I break down the difference between good stress (eustress) and bad stress (distress) and share how you can harness stress to fuel your growth instead of draining your energy.In this episode, we cover:✅ What is good stress (eustress), and how does it help you?✅ How bad stress (distress) can drain your energy and lead to burnout✅ The impact of stress on leadership, decision-making, and team dynamics✅ Strategies to reframe stress, set boundaries, and create recovery zones✅ How to make stress a tool for growth rather than a roadblockKey Takeaways:👉 Not all stress is bad—some stress pushes you to perform and grow.👉 Your perception of stress determines its impact—reframing stress as a challenge can help.👉 Leaders need to model healthy stress management to avoid passing stress onto their teams.👉 High achievers thrive under pressure—but it’s crucial to balance performance with recovery time.🎧 Listen now and learn how to make stress work for you, not against you!📢 Enjoyed this episode? Follow, subscribe, and share with a colleague who needs this!💬 Join the Conversation:What’s one area of stress in your life that you can reframe as a challenge instead of a burden? DM me on LinkedIn or tag me in a post—I’d love to hear your thoughts!Ready to elevate your leadership? Book a call with me: https://bit.ly/4jHcSrTFollow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreytblair/

Stress is often seen as the enemy, something to be avoided at all costs. But what if stress could actually work for you instead of against you? In this episode, I break down the difference between good stress (eustress) and bad stress (distress) and share how you can harness stress to fuel your growth instead of draining your energy.In this episode, we cover:✅ What is good stress (eustress), and how does it help you?✅ How bad stress (distress) can drain your energy and lead to burnout✅ The impact of stress on leadership, decision-making, and team dynamics✅ Strategies to reframe stress, set boundaries, and create recovery zones✅ How to make stress a tool for growth rather than a roadblockKey Takeaways:👉 Not all stress is bad—some stress pushes you to perform and grow.👉 Your perception of stress determines its impact—reframing stress as a challenge can help.👉 Leaders need to model healthy stress management to avoid passing stress onto their teams.👉 High achievers thrive under pressure—but it’s crucial to balance performance with recovery time.🎧 Listen now and learn how to make stress work for you, not against you!📢 Enjoyed this episode? Follow, subscribe, and share with a colleague who needs this!💬 Join the Conversation:What’s one area of stress in your life that you can reframe as a challenge instead of a burden? DM me on LinkedIn or tag me in a post—I’d love to hear your thoughts!Ready to elevate your leadership? Book a call with me: https://bit.ly/4jHcSrTFollow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreytblair/

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