eustress

noun

eu·stress | \ ˈyü-ˌstres

Definition of eustress

: a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being … during positive stress ("eustress"), such as a promotion or vacation, feel-good chemicals called endorphins are released.— Tracy Boyd

Examples of eustress in a Sentence

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Positive stress, or eustress, is caused by the likes of a job promotion, which comes with greater responsibility, more hours at the office, increased face time with your boss, et cetera. — Kate Branch, Vogue, "Now, Experts Say Stress Can Be Good for Your Health—Really," 18 Dec. 2018 There are multiple kinds of stress, including eustress, situational stress, and chronic stress. — Elly Belle, Teen Vogue, "How to Cope With Stress," 1 Nov. 2018 Understandably, people have been happy to pay money in exchange for doing it for centuries, and there is no sign of any waning in the appreciation of a bit of eustress. — Richard Stephens, Smithsonian, "The History and Psychology of Roller Coasters," 12 July 2018

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