Glossary · Term

Stress

A psychological state of fear and inner insecurity. Once a person makes a decision, the inner conflict disappears and their mind rests. Stress does not change the external situation, but it does reduce the possibility of finding a solution.

In the Foundation's Topics

Stress generates psychosocial conflicts that reduce well-being and productivity.
From the topic Success in Professional Life
Stress originates in the rational part of the human brain—in the frontal region, the third eye area—or telencephalon.
From the topic Learning to Transcend Fears
He used to say that he never competed against others and didn't care whether there were eighty runners or none at all; he felt no stress or anguish and didn't burn adrenaline—he simply did what he had to do, and he won.
From the topic Learning to Value Yourself

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