Researchers have classified stress into two categories:
*Good stress or positive stress (Eustress)
*Bad stress or negative stress (Distress)
<h3>Characteristics of Eustress (Positive Stress):</h3>
*It is short-term only
*It is perceived as within our coping abilities
*It motivates and focuses energy
*It feels exciting
*It improves performance
*Some of the management studies (Modern Management) encourage positive stress and
*scholarly articles have come how it promotes productivity.
<h3>Characteristics of Distress (Negative Stress)</h3>
*It can be short-term or long-term
*It is perceived as outside our coping abilities
*It demotivates and drains our energy
*It feels very unpleasant
*It can lead to mental and health problems
*It decreases performance