stress shows us that we care, that the stakes…

stress shows us that we care, that the stakes matter. Owning realization unleashes positive motivation because deep down we know that things that are important. Shouldn’t always come easy. The evolutionary goal of the Stress response was to help boost the body and mind the enhanced functioning to help us grow and meet the demands that we face. When the body encounter stress, it pumps hormones such as adrenaline and dopamine, which full fuel the brain

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A brilliant plan flown on a dead battery never leaves the ground. And do not read every drain as a bad omen: stress itself often shows us that we care, that the stakes are real, and owning that can release a positive motivation of its own. And here is the sober truth that sets up everything ahead. — Fuel (Energy)

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