People often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement. Andrew J. Bernstein engagementmotivatorpeople Change image and share on social
People around the world now complain about stressors everyday, and the word shows up throughout professional and lay literature. But in reality there is no such thing as a stressor. Why not? Because nothing has the inherent power to provoke stress. Andrew J. Bernstein complaineverydayinherent share on social
What's taking place during stress is actually much simpler than a transaction between stressful life events and you. There aren't two parties involved in stress. There is only one - your own mind. Andrew J. Bernstein eventinvolvelife Change image and share on social
Worrisome thoughts and their resulting feelings are a form of self strangulation. They not only strangle your emotions. They affect your physical life as well, and your ability to focus and get things done. Andrew J. Bernstein abilityaffectemotion share on social
Stress is the negative whirlwind of emotions that gets imposed on top of our stimulation and engagement. Andrew J. Bernstein emotionengagementimpose Change image and share on social
Stress is not the spice of life any more than arsenic is. And without it, you won't feel bored. Andrew J. Bernstein arsenicborefeel Change image and share on social
Stress is a byproduct of subconscious beliefs you have about the world. You can't choose not to believe something. You believe it because you think it's true. To eliminate stress, you must learn to challenge these beliefs so that you see them differently. Andrew J. Bernstein beliefbyproductchallenge share on social
Remember that stress doesn't come from what's going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what's going on in your life. Andrew J. Bernstein liferememberstress Change image and share on social