Glossary / Stress

Stress

The body's response to demands that exceed perceived resources.

Acute stress helps focus; chronic stress destroys it. Schedule recovery as deliberately as work.

Related

• Burnout — Chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed.
• Rest — Periods of restoration that rebuild cognitive and physical capacity.

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