what is eustress

Eustress is a form of stress that is considered beneficial for an individual's well-being, motivation, and performance. It is the type of stress that arises from exciting events and positive challenges, helping individuals develop resilience and channel their energy toward their goals. Unlike distress, which is negative stress, eustress is short-term, energizing, and perceived as within one's coping ability. It can be experienced in various aspects of life, such as work, personal development, and significant life changes. The concept of eustress was introduced by endocrinologist Hans Selye in 1976, who combined the Greek prefix "eu-" meaning "good" with the word "stress" to denote "good stress"