It can be both for me, but mostly a distractor. When I am overwhelmed it typically inhibits me from doing anything for a little while because I don't know where to start. What I have learned is to make a list and check one thing off at a time until it doesn't feel so overwhelming and I can be proud of the progress I have made.
Paula ,
You have taken measures to complete the task at hand. Your cognizance of the situation helps you deal with the information and communication.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I concur, as long as I leave the time-keeping device out of sight, and respond to feedback(both + and -) from the body. I also found that I am better able to concentrate on the task at hand
Interesting point, allows one to consider future responses to requests for assistance, including those who always volunteer and then feel as though they are overwhelmed, and the response of those surrounding
Without a doubt. If a personal issue (moving, relationship, vacation plans)should interrupt in the formulation of a project, planning becomes fragmented and not conducive to optimal conclusion
An excellent point which I follow as well, including, at times deadlines within a certain time frame (by lunch,class) in order to facilitate completion.
Depending on the situation, the task at hand, as well as those personal issues the individual is dealing with, stress can be seen from either perspective. All factors should be taken into consideration when evaluating.
Bonnie,
Meeting the deadline is only part of the task. The achievement at a high level is another hoop we all try to accomplish.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Pat
Some people are motivated by deadlines and will become energized as the deadline approaches.
shaelyn,
There is definitely good stress and bad. The good stress takes us to a new level of performance.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I find that strees can be both, I certainly find myself in the negative thinking circle. But when there is a deadline my productivity is enhanced.
Enid,
Stress can be definitely a distracter. Stress also can be a motivator to move us to a higher level. Achievement comes from some stress. These are positive stresses but bad stress can cause health issues. This is when you need to use your stress relief techniques.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Keli,
You are very correct in your analysis. Stress can be very motivating and moves us to a higher level of performance. We often strive in a life of positive stress. Bad stress can cause health issues and this is when we need to use our stress relieve techniques.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Dana,
The stress sometimes challenges us to become better. These are the coaching moments to move into a higher level of thought and action. Bad stress may work to be harmful to our health. This is when we need to use our stress relief techniques.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Dina-Athena,
There is a good stress and bad. We often everyday continue to respond to challenges. Some of them are greater than others but none the less they are challenges. These often are good stresses that motivate us to achieve but bad stress may create health issues for us. Bad stress is those that are a result of trauma and personal loss emotions. These are the stress moments we need to use our techniques to help us.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Doris,
Motivation often comes from good stress. It is great you can respond to stress in your practice. Bad stress comes from trauma and personal loss or health conditions.
Dr. Gary Carlson
chrissy,
This is often the case with people but with age and time I have noticed things still get done in there own time and our lives go on. If the task are not being done by our practice of procrastinating then we need to change our organization. Overload is another thing.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Theresa,
We sometimes confuse stress with continually bad. There is good stress that motivates us to be better and achieve. Bad stress is when we experience some health issues or trauma.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Nadine,
We are using stress as a motivator for many of us. There are good stress and bad stress. Bad stress comes from trauma and personal emotional loss. Good stress comes from what motivates us to get better.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I think stress is mostly a distracter. Usually when stressed over conflicts I tend to exaggerate the situation and become irritable. This keeps me from concentrating on the task at hand and eventually stopping it all together. What seems to work best for me is sharing the burden with another person.
