My muscles are tensed up, my heart is racing, and my hands are starting to sweat. Am I stressed out about this speech? Yes? No? Maybe.
We all have felt stressed at least once in our life times whether it be for a speech, for an exam, or in your relationships with those around you.
Not only have I felt stressed, but I have also read some articles that I’m willing to share with you about all the things there are to stress.
I will inform you about what stress is, the good side of stress and the bad side of stress.
Transition: First, I will tell you what stress is and how our body reacts to it.
Body
Stress is an anticipated feeling someone gets when they get into any trouble or difficulty.
The human body reacts physically to any stressor that comes across with two …show more content…
(ULifeLine)
Signs such as body aches, trouble sleeping or waking up, changes in appetite, often colds, or being unable to concentrate or complete tasks are signs of too much stress.
There is no number or level in which stress is too much stress. (ULifeLine)
Transition: Finally, I will inform about the good effects of stress.
Good stress is also known as eustress.
With moderate levels of stress, neurons in the brain grow stronger connections that help enhance memory and attention span (Whyte).
According to the lab rat study by Daniela Kaufer I mentioned earlier, the lab rats that were given moderate stress for a short period of time without any physical activity, showed a growth of stem cells which are essential to form new brain cells (Jaret).
Another benefit that can be brought from stress is enhancement in the immune system (Higuera).
Moderate stress causes the body to produce a chemical named interleukins. This chemical gives a boost to the immune system to protect the body.
Therefore, a person can count on good stress to prevent or heal them from any infection or cold.
We all have felt stressed at least once in our life times whether it be for a speech, for an exam, or in your relationships with those around you.
Not only have I felt stressed, but I have also read some articles that I’m willing to share with you about all the things there are to stress.
I will inform you about what stress is, the good side of stress and the bad side of stress.
Transition: First, I will tell you what stress is and how our body reacts to it.
Body
Stress is an anticipated feeling someone gets when they get into any trouble or difficulty.
The human body reacts physically to any stressor that comes across with two …show more content…
(ULifeLine)
Signs such as body aches, trouble sleeping or waking up, changes in appetite, often colds, or being unable to concentrate or complete tasks are signs of too much stress.
There is no number or level in which stress is too much stress. (ULifeLine)
Transition: Finally, I will inform about the good effects of stress.
Good stress is also known as eustress.
With moderate levels of stress, neurons in the brain grow stronger connections that help enhance memory and attention span (Whyte).
According to the lab rat study by Daniela Kaufer I mentioned earlier, the lab rats that were given moderate stress for a short period of time without any physical activity, showed a growth of stem cells which are essential to form new brain cells (Jaret).
Another benefit that can be brought from stress is enhancement in the immune system (Higuera).
Moderate stress causes the body to produce a chemical named interleukins. This chemical gives a boost to the immune system to protect the body.
Therefore, a person can count on good stress to prevent or heal them from any infection or cold.