We have all been lead to believe that stress is always the foe, this is not always the case, it can at times be our friend, the heart pumps quickly the stress hormone flows into the blood stream,the brain becomes alert,it temporary closes our immunity systems,to concentrate on the problem at hand……it is seen in a very clear light and rational. If we were asked in that moment if it was friend or foe, we would see that it is friend, your body is on track, you are solving the problem at hand in a quick and rational way. We are not experiencing a heart attack,gastric problems or an ulcer,we are not having bad headaches due to all the tension,but these are the reasons we would see stress as the foe,but is it always negative.?

Stress is a natural process, always present in everyone we know and we need it to survive………it makes us aware and alert against anything that could put us in danger,we are prepared to defend ourselves, we can go back in time, and see that cave men would of suffered natural stress while hunting, gladiators before battle, they would not of survived without it. How does this work ? when we feel a situation of danger, mental or physically,our body automatically sends out the signs of emergency,which helps us to survive and work through our present problem,by standing up to it or to run away,we get the adrenaline rush, the stress hormones produce, so from this we  can see positive stress in action, we adapt to the change and react quickly to the problem before us, we are in a state of excitement which bring changes to the brain which helps us in an easier way than normal to be alert and see things in a much clearer way, we find solutions and ideas that we previously did not see, we resolve our problem,in these cases not all stress is negative.

HOWEVER, when you are in this state for a prolonged time, you will have a reverse effect, your blood pressure will soar, your heart,immune system,and body in general can suffer damage and health issues can arise, you can become afraid,suffer from anxiety, there is a long list,this is negative stress and you should find no place in your life for it, under no circumstances,this is down to you, to handle your stress levels you, are in control, you look after your body and your body will look after you…………………Remember to relax when possible,eat well,sleep well and enjoy your life,,this is not a rehearsal,this is the real thing so enjoy everyday you have to the best of your possibilities…………………………………..be happy