Question

Ken is the new pastor at a local church. He is both nervous and excitedabout his new post and is looking forward to meeting all the members of his new congregation. This process will take some time and effort, but he is convinced that it will help him learn how to serve better. Ken's situation is an example of ___________.

Answer 1

The correct answer is eustress

Stress is the emotional response to an unpleasant and uncomfortable situation. It has traditionally been understood as the inner imbalance caused by some external cause (job instability, overwork or any other circumstance that can generate tension). However, stress is not always negative, as there is a positive stress also known as eustress (the Greek prefix I indicates that something is good like euphoria or euthanasia which means good or smooth death).

Positive stress occurs in our body when we react with motivation in the face of a difficulty so that the tension felt is stimulating, as it is considered that overcoming the tension comes with some kind of reward.