The Benefits Of Distress

I have always wondered who I am. I figured that my beliefs were justified by my experiences, but I realized that I have not really had an understanding of what those experiences were. Through the help of psychology, I have learned a lot about myself and what my motives are. My comprehension of the science of how my brain works, why I stress over certain things and how my personality has evolved has improved drastically. I aspire to have the knowledge that I am more than my conscious environment. Everything down to my unconscious desires is a direct correlation of who I am.
For most people, stress contains a negative connotation because they associate it with heavy workloads or a long to-do list. But there is more to stress than the cons and poor effects. As a teenager, I am realizing that I experience a good mix of eustress and distress. Many aspects involving my levels of distress, pertain to my life academically. Distress is “linked to intense pressure or anxiety that can have severe psychological effects.” (Rathus, 2010, pg. 473). In my own life, I have experienced a lot of negative stress when it comes to …show more content…
Through the help of psychology, my capability to grasp what my motives are for having stress and learning about my personality have been particularly interesting. I find that in many places in my life, knowledge is truly power. Understanding why I think the way I do and why I thrive in group functions has aided in my appreciation of this branch of science. I am beyond thankful for what I have learned throughout the course of this semester. It is important to know yourself and gain a deeper insight as to who you really are. I urge all who crave to be informed, to go for it. After all, you only have one life. So do not live it experiencing large amounts of distress or introversion because putting yourself out there can make all the