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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A graphic depicts a person stressed, a stress meter, jumbled thoughts and a brain. Opinion Editor Emily Beebe argues that being moderately stressed is good, as long as it doesn't get out of control. (Emily Beebe | Northern Star)

Being stressed is good, within limits

By Emily Beebe, Assistant Opinion Editor | March 16, 2025

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I like being stressed, within limits, of course. I tend to always be stressed, whether it be about my job, school or even family dilemmas. Up until fairly recently, I always let the stress build up inside until...

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