noun
- positive stress that motivates and energizes a person, enhancing performance and well-being
Usage: psychology term; contrasts with distress
Examples
- The athlete experienced eustress before the championship game, which sharpened her focus and improved her performance.
- Starting a new job can produce eustress that motivates you to learn and succeed.
- Eustress from a challenging project helped the team stay engaged and productive.
- Unlike distress, eustress actually boosts your confidence and sense of accomplishment.
- The excitement of planning a wedding created eustress that kept her energized throughout the process.
- Psychologists distinguish between eustress, which is beneficial, and distress, which is harmful.