Eustress (good stress)

Many sports performers e.g. rock climbers actively seek out sources of stress in order to test their capabilities to the limit.

Some claim that being in stressful situations helps the focus, pay attention and generally develop skills and enjoyment in the context of sport.

The positive benefits in terms of self satisfaction and enhanced intrinsic motivation gained from having coped with a stressful situation are seen as greater then the negative impact of stress.