And stress is not just about demanding experiences. It's about whether they are balanced with (personally meaningful and experienced, not externally defined) s

And stress is not just about demanding experiences. It's about whether they are balanced with (personally meaningful and experienced, not externally defined) satisfying rewards / rewarding experiences. Sufficient stress may overwhelm any reward. But lesser stress with no reward may still be a problem, especially as a chronic condition. P.S. I'm not finding a better word than "reward", but I mean it in terms of positive experience, not a "check" or service plaque or the like, and not necessarily or even preferentially part of of the work experience itself. (It might be family, friends, and the ability to pursue personal interests sufficiently.)