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Another awesome, well researched post Nita! Getting that uncomfortable, growth-focused stress instead of the overwhelming anxiety-induced stress is the key.

For me, this means seeing life as a bunch of pillars (work, relationship, friends, location etc.) and changing only 2-3 of them at a time, while keeping the others constant.

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“If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.” ― David Bowie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNbnef_eXBM

I've wondered about possible hormesis between hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan) and hyaluronidase, and will keep wondering thanks to your inspiration . . .

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