🧘🏽 Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills *coming soon *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

14.2 – The Difference Between Healthy and Toxic Stress: Not all stress is bad; some kinds actually help you grow and succeed. Healthy stress challenges you in positive ways—it motivates you to study, prepare, or adapt to new situations. It helps you rise to meet goals and recover after setbacks. Toxic stress, on the other hand, happens when pressures don’t stop and your body never gets a chance to rest. It can lead to anxiety, exhaustion, and health problems over time. Knowing the difference helps you see when your body’s alert system is working for you versus against you. Healthy stress feels energizing and temporary, while toxic stress feels heavy and endless. You can often tell by how quickly you recover after the pressure is gone. When you learn to identify the tipping point, you gain power over how you react. Understanding this balance lets you use stress as a tool instead of being trapped by it. Healthy stress builds you up; toxic stress breaks you down. Recognizing the signs early helps you protect your mind, body, and peace of mind.

About this course

Strategies to manage emotions effectively, build resilience, and respond to challenges with balance and control.

This course includes:
  • Guided mindfulness and emotional regulation exercises
  • Coping strategy planners and reflection tools
  • Real-world scenarios to practice emotional management skills

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