True or False:
We need to explore our vulnerability in order to grow and expand.
True
True or False:
Eustress impairs performance.
False
Distress impairs performance.
True or False:
Eustress is always positive.
False
Even eustress can become harmful if excessive or prolonged without recovery, potentially leading to burnout
You can grow and stay in your comfort zone at the same time.
False
Stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for personal growth, and it involves embracing discomfort, overcoming fears, and adopting a growth mindset.
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Australia
True or False:
All stress is harmful.
False
Stress is the body’s response to demands or challenges, but not all stress is harmful.
True or False:
People experiencing distress often report heightened alertness and focus.
False
This is common with Eustress
True or False:
Preparing for a presentation would create eustress.
True
Define a comfort zone.
The comfort zone is a psychological state where you feel safe, familiar, and in control.
What country gave the US the Statue of Liberty?
France
True or False:
If we are feeling vulnerable the best thing to do it back off and stay comfortable so that we feel safe to grow.
False
Vulnerability is often described as a mix of risk and opportunity — a state where we expose ourselves to potential harm while also opening the door to growth, connection, and transformation.
What word do we use to describe negative stress that overwhelms a person, leading to anxiety, fatigue, irritability, and physical symptoms like headaches or muscle tension.
distress
What is a way to manage distress?
Use coping strategies such as exercise, relaxation techniques, social support, and professional guidance to reduce negative stress.
What keeps people stuck in their comfort zone?
Fear of failure, rejection, or the unknown often keeps people stuck in their comfort zones.
What kind of doctor invented cotton candy?
A dentist
What do we call the body’s response to demands or challenges?
Stress
What function does eustress serve?
It motivates, enhances focus, and encourages personal growth.
How can you tell the difference between eustress and distress?
Pay attention to your emotional and physical responses. Eustress feels energizing and purposeful, while distress feels draining and uncontrollable
What is the stretch zone?
A place that is new, different, and challenging. There is uncertanty and a demand placed on an individual. Where an individual is is learning and developing and results in feeling tired but satisfied.
Between the comfort zone and the panic zone.
What is the second-biggest organ in the human body?
The Liver
What is Vulnerability in a personal growth context?
Vulnerability is often described as a mix of risk and opportunity — a state where we expose ourselves to potential harm while also opening the door to growth, connection, and transformation.
Explain the different types of stress.
Distress refers to negative stress that overwhelms a person
Eustress, on the other hand, is positive stress that challenges but does not overwhelm
How do you harness eustress?
Engage in challenging but achievable tasks, pursue new hobbies, or set realistic goals to stimulate growth and motivation.
Name 2 of the practical steps to move out of your comfort zone that were mentioned in the presentation.
Set Clear Goals
Start Small
Reframe Your Mindset
Seek Support
Reflect on Your Experiences
How many bones are in the human body?
206