Stress is the negative whirlwind of emotions that gets imposed on top of our stimulation and engagement.

People often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement.

We all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there.

It's time we learned the truth about stress. It's time we identified the thoughts that actually create our stress and learned to dismantle them one by one.

We need to distinguish between stress and stimulation. Having deadlines, setting goals, and pushing yourself to perform at capacity are stimulating. Stress is when you're anxious, upset, or frustrated, which dramatically reduce your ability to perform.

Negative thoughts stick around because we believe them, not because we want them or choose them.