1. Plural of eustress; positive forms of stress that motivate and energize a person, leading to improved performance and well-being.
Usage: Psychology and wellness contexts; Contrasts with distress

Examples

• The athlete experienced eustresses before the championship game, which sharpened her focus.
• Starting a new job can bring eustresses that help you grow professionally.
• Moderate eustresses during training improve performance more than complete relaxation.
• The deadline created eustresses that motivated the team to finish the project ahead of schedule.
• Psychologists distinguish between eustresses and distresses to better understand stress management.