Can anxiety be good?
Have you ever felt too little anxiety?Yerkes-Dodson LawOn a scale of Performance v Anxiety, there is an optimal level of arousal. too much or too little stress causes low performance.
Anxiety is a natural response of the body to stressors or potential threats. It is a normal human emotion that everyone feels at some point in their lives. Anxiety can be good when it is used as a motivating factor to push oneself to perform better or to stay alert and focus on a particular task. Anxiety in small doses can be beneficial as it helps individuals to anticipate danger, heighten their senses, and take necessary precautions to eliminate the threat.
However, excessive or prolonged anxiety can have harmful effects on one’s mental and physical health. Chronic anxiety may lead to various health problems like high blood pressure, chronic insomnia, and digestion issues. It impedes one’s ability to function normally in daily life, leading to missed opportunities and decreased overall well-being. Therefore, it is essential to manage stress and anxiety levels effectively to prevent it from becoming detrimental.
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