Stress is stress is stress. All of it matters.
Have you listened to any of the PurplePatch podcasts? Matt really believes in stress matters – and I believe the guys on the TR podcast have said the same thing. There are times when the training will be impacted. Many great suggestions above.
I can tell you there are times when the stress is through the roof I desperately need the training. I can focus on something else – or zone out entirely – and let the stress pour out of my body. Like last March – I was changing positions at work, my wife had a stroke, my mom (living with us) was recovering from back surgery, and my 4 year old needed me. Hmmmm, training went flat. Exercise kept going as I needed it so very much.
Rest is important. Not just for training but for productivity at work as well. I will take 5 minutes more or less at work to check these forums as I need the mental break. then back to it. If you can grab a nap – for me 5-10 minutes - wonders can happen. If not nap, meditate. (I can’t do that).
Look up PurplePatch. You might hate his jingle but great stuff in there.