Diamonds 💎

TLDR
Stress isn’t always bad. There’s an optimal level that pushes us to grow and shine, like carbon turning into diamonds. Handle it well, stay aware, and you’ll become stronger.

Hello,

Did you know diamonds are just carbon under a lot of pressure?

We are carbon too, but we’re not just carbon.

Spoiler: our “pressure” is called stress.

Work, money, school, family, friends, emotions…
Some stress hits harder than others. 😅
And yes, too much can lead to burnout, so be careful and take care of your health.

But what if we could handle stress better?

If we know something might lead to stress, we can act before it hits. I try to do that all the time. Maybe I overthink, but I don’t want future-me to deal with unnecessary pain.

One thing I always keep in mind: stress is temporary.

And sometimes stress is actually good.
At work, I love that last-minute push. When it’s done, it feels amazing.

I came across a post from Lilian on X and I think that’s why it feels good—it hits the optimal threshold of stress.

There’s an optimal pressure zone.
That’s where we become diamonds.

Have a great weekend.
Go shine, my diamond. ✨

Best,
Tiago