Eustress, Distress, We All Feel Some Sort of Stress

Tension is who you think you should be; Relaxation is who you are.- Chinese Proverb

Ah, stress. Or perhaps that should read UGH, STRESS! We're just going about our day trying to live our lives and it attacks. Stress is a multi-headed Hydra, bearing its' teeth as you get stuck in a traffic jam on your way to work....rush to the grocery store to find they're sold out of the one ingredient you need...not being able to sleep and angrily staring at the glowing numbers on the alarm clock, counting down the minutes of sleep you're missing out on...oh, I could go on but we all know what stress is and that it decides to show up at the worst possible moments. Or does it? There are multiple types of stress, both good and bad, or too much versus too little. 

Staying Positive Does a Body Good

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it - Lou Holtz

The Glass is Half Full

Positive Psychology is "the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive" according to Dr. Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania. Positive psychology is much more than just thinking happy thoughts, it's about aligning positive emotions with individual traits and institutions to create a fulfilled, thriving you. I'm particularly interested in how the power of positivity correlates to health and goal setting, as it directly impacts my clients and their success.