The opposite of stress is not total relaxation or sleep, but the active feeling of being in control.

“The key to compassion for the brokenness in our world—the brokenness that affects individuals as well as organizations, communities, and governments—is to constantly look for whether people act based on their alarms or based on their optimal brains. You have the power to do that now.”
― Hijacked by Your Brain: How to Free Yourself When Stress Takes Over
― Hijacked by Your Brain: How to Free Yourself When Stress Takes Over
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