Small Stresses Make Us Grow

“We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” – Hebrews 6:12 Have you ever considered that we all need small stresses to grow and be happy? This is a fundamental aspect of human nature—an unbreakable rule. We need small stresses in life to develop and find joy. I have shared before that there are two types of stress: the first is called eustress, which is the type of stress that benefits you, and the second is distress, which causes harm. Whenever you’re feeling stressed, you’re usually experiencing one of two types of stress: eustress or distress. You might recall a basketball game, a football game, or any sport you participated in that was very stressful but ultimately beneficial. On the other hand, you may also remember a traumatic moment in your life that was stressful and