Stress Management

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MANAGEMENT Stress Management 17 March, 2010 2
What is Stress?
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 FACTS ABOUT STRESS
qNumber one stressor in
their lives
q37% increase in risk for
persons working 12 hours a
day
qCosts 1.5 times more than
unstressed person
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EFFECTS OF STRESS

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WHAT IS STRESS
MANAGEMENT?
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 WORKPLACE STRESS
qFeeling anxious or
depressed!
qApathy, loss of interest in
work!
qMuscle tension or
headaches!
qStomach problems!
qUsing alcohol or drugs to
cope!
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 REDUCING WORKPLACE
STRESS

qCreate a balanced schedule!

qDon’t over-commit yourself!
qPrioritize tasks!
qBreak projects into small
steps!
qDelegate responsibility!
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STRESS IN
OFFICE
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 STRESS IN OFFICE
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qJob Demands…
qJob Security…
qRelations with your
supervisors…..
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 STRESS REDUCING
STRATEGIES
Identify the cause(s)!
Don’t try to make too many
changes at once!
Make sure you understand your
job!
Participate actively in staff
meetings!

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 STRESS AT HOME
 Causes of Stress
at home
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qFamily
qHealth
qFinances
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 REDUCE STRESS AT HOME
qCentral family calendar!
qMeals together!
qStraighten your home
qBe open and honest
qEat a balanced diet!
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 PROCRASTINATION

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 ABOUT PROCRASTINATORS
q54% of procrastinators are men!
q20% of people identify
themselves as procrastinators!
qProcrastinators are made not
born!
qProcrastinators tell lies to
themselves!
qProcrastinators costs Health!
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 Reduce Procrastination
qPlan your whole week1
qMake a decision immediately !
qChoose one task to do early!
qAlternate your tasks!
qDon’t overwhelm yourself with
large tasks!
qEliminate distractions!
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 Remember ….
 procrastination is

the grave , in
which opportunity
is buried …..
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 STRESS OF INFORMATION
OVERLOAD
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SIGNS OF STRESS OVERLOAD
qAnxiety and panic attacks!
qIrritability and moodiness!
qStomach ailments!
qChest pain!
qSudden onset of allergic
reactions!
qOverwhelming sadness or
depression!
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 REDUCE INFORMATION
OVERLOAD
qStop Checking Email
Every Two Minutes !
qSet Time Limits!
qTry An Information Diet!
qPhone-Free Periods!
qEmail Fast!
qReduce Gradually!
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 STRESS OUT OF
TRAVEL
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 REDUCE THE STRESS OF
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TRAVELING
qPlan Ahead!
qPack Smart!
qDress For Comfort!
qBe Early!
qEat Well Beforehand!
qHave The Right Attitude!
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 TIME MANAGEMENT
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 SYMPTOMS OF POOR TIME
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MANAGEMENT
qIrritability!
qFatigue!
qDifficulty concentrating!
qForgetfulness!
qLoss of sleep!
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 MANAGE TIME & STRESS
Talk to someone!
Notice tensing muscles!
Tell someone else!
Do a "to-do" list for your day!
Spend five minutes for
cleaning!
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 SPARKLE FORMULA
 S – Sleep well…..
 P – Plan every day…..
 A – Anticipate less.....
 R – Relax…..

 K – Keep Anger under control…..

 L – Laugh…..
 E – Eat Well and Exercise…..
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Thank You

enjoy life more....

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