Eustress:
It suggests that some stress might be beneficial. This idea actually dates back to the 1970s, when endocrinologist Hans Selye introduced the term “eustress” – or “good” stress, which leads to healthy, positive outcomes. While eustress and its opposite distress activate the same core physiological pathways, Selye argued that “eustress causes much less damage”. [“Why the right kind of stress is crucial for your health and happiness,” Helen Thomson, NewScientist (25 April 2026; paywall)]
