New Working Environments Create Stress

In a way, eustress can be seen as a good form of stress that we need to keep our inner engine at operating temperature. It drives us (in conjunction with other physical and mental stimuli) to come up with new ideas in the office, to complete tasks well and quickly, or to perform well in sport. Stress can therefore motivate us to perform and pursue a task in a focused and efficient manner (Fig. 3.1). So, to be productive and challenging, you need a healthy amount of positive stress. Eustress therefore helps us to “stay on the ball”.