Assignment/Exercise No.

:______ Date:____/____/2018
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Title of Assignment/Exercise : Stress Management

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Name of the student:_______________________________________________

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Exam Seat No._____________

Class: S.E. (Electrical) (2015 Course)

Subject: Soft Skills (203151)

Department: Electrical Engineering

Name of the college: LoGMIEER, Nashik

Stress Management:
Stress management is about managing or controlling stress.

Stressor:
A stressor is a chemical or biological agent, environmental condition, external
stimulus or an event that causes stress to an organism.

Types of Stressors:
1) Eustress – Positive stress
2) Distress – Negative stress
3) Hypostress – Negative stress
4) Hyperstress – Negative stress

Examples of Stressors:
1) High temperatures
2) Low temperatures
3) High sound levels/ Noise
4) Over illumination
5) Overcrowding
6) Late sleeping habits
7) Improper sleeping habits
8) Lying habits
9) Over exercise
10) Worries/ Anxieties
11) Mental fatigue
12) Physical problems
13) Illness
14) Death of a close person
15) Physical injury
16) Divorce case/ Divorce
17) Conflicts between husband and wife
18) Conflicts between thoughts/opinions/beliefs
19) Discrimination in children on the basis of gender
20) Discrimination by female boss to male subordinates
21) Discrimination by male boss to female subordinates
22) Discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, region, country, colour and gender
23) Fear of loss of higher position by next person/subordinate
24) Hospitalization or fear of getting hospitalized
25) Get abused or neglected
26) Physical attack
27) Metal torture of harassment
 28) Money problems
29) Unemployment
30) Children’s problems at school
31) Insecurity of job
32) Insecurity of life/ Life threat
33) Conflicts with superiors
34) Conflicts with subordinates
35) Excessive work
36) Unequal distribution of work
37) Discrimination among employees
38) Making presentations in front of friends, parents, relatives, colleagues, teachers
39) Lack of training
40) Loss of property
41) Loss of beloved people in life other than family members
42) Fear of incompletion of education
43) Fear of getting cheated by others
44) Fear of threat of stealing belongings
45) Fear of loss of children
46) Fear of loss of parents
47) Fear of loss of spouse
48) Declining social image or status

Disadvantages of Stress:
1) Increase the risk of obesity
2) Increase the risk of blood pressure
3) Increase the risk of heart disease
4) Increase the risk of diabetes
5) Increase the risk of depression

Advantages of Stress Management:

A) Psychological Benefits:
1) Improves self confidence
2) Improves self esteem
3) Reduces anxiety levels
4) Reduces anxious thinking
5) Reduces risk of depression
6) Reduces feelings of frustration
7) Reduces anger levels
8) Reduces risk of panic attacks
 9) Improves coping skills
10) Improves relationships
11) Improves interaction with others
12) Reduces mistakes
13) Improves quality of life
14) Greater optimism
15) Greater efficiency at work
16) Improves concentration
17) Improves memory
18) Reduces mood swings
19) Increases feeling of control
20) Improves decision making
21) Less sensitive to criticism

B) Physiological Benefits:
1) Improves cholesterol profile
2) Lowers blood pressure
3) Keeps arteries more flexible
4) Reduces heart attack risk
5) Reduces stroke risk
6) Reduces osteoporosis risk
7) Improves sleep pattern
8) Reduces back pain
9) Lowers risk of developing certain cancers
10) Suffer less colds and flu
11) Reduces constipation
12) Lowers risk of type II diabetes
13) Reduces risk of gall bladder disease
14) Boosts immune system
15) Boosts energy levels
16) Lowers stress hormone levels
17) Reduces muscle tension