In this video, host J.T. explores the difference between good stress, also known as eustress, and bad stress, which is known as distress. While we often talk about stress in a negative manner, the host reminds us that it is essential to have some stress in life to keep us moving forward. Without good stress we definitely wouldn’t live up to our potential.

J.T. also explores distress and why it tears us down. Distress usually tears us down because we encounter one stressor after another and we aren’t given time to recover from one before we are on to the next. He uses great analogies and explanations to help the every day person understand the importance of some stress and the detriment of other types of stress.

Key Points from this Video:

• There is good stress and bad stress.
• Eustress is a positive thing.
• Distress is stress that affects us negatively.
• We need stress to drive us.
• Stress can be managed if we give ourselves time to recover.

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating (1-5): 4
Straight forward but informative delivery of information about stress by someone who is clearly and authority and is able to explain stress in a very non-technical way.

Instructional Rating: 2

Not an instructional video, but helps to give some insight into what good and bad stress is and how stress can actually be a positive thing in our life.