" Restores nervous system balance Processes and integrates the experience Helps the brain learn and grow Even though your body is calming down, you still feel mentally charged. You replay or analyze the experience in your mind, or want to talk to others about it. A mix of emotions are usually present, along with a desire to make sense of what happened. "

― Kelly McGonigal , The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It