According to Diwadkar, while science has long focused on the destructive nature of stress, more emerging research shows that willfully stressing your mind and body in a controlled way helps train your system to better handle stress. He believes exposure to controlled stress releases neurochemicals in the brain that may be beneficial.
This response is similar to a "runner's high." This process, known as hormesis, is empowering, boosts confidence and mood, and with practice, it may translate to stress management in daily life.
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