PRESENTATION

ON STRESS
MANGEMENT

Presented By-
Rakesh Mandal
MBA 1st sem.
CONTENTS
• Meaning and Definition of Stress.
• Nature of stress.
• Levels of stress.
• Major causes of stress.
• Common Physical symptoms of stress.
• Consequences of Stress.
• How Can You Cope With Stress?
MEANING AND DEFINITION OF
STRESS

Meaning

S = P>R
Stress occurs when the Pressure is greater than
Resources
MEANING OF STRESS
• stress is our body’s physical,
mental and chemical reactions to
circumstances that frighten,
confuse, endanger or irritate us.
• stress is not necessarily
something bad – it all depends on
how you take it.
• the interaction between the
individual and the environment
characterized by physiological
and psychological changes that
cause a deviation from normal
performance.
DEFINITION
• “imbalance between demands and
resources” or as occurring when “pressure
exceeds one’s perceived ability to cope”

• “a state of affair involving demand on

physical or mental energy”
LEVELS OF STRESS
BASIS LOW STRESS OPTIMUM STRESS HIGH STRESS

Reaction 1. Apathy 1. High Energy 1. Exhaustion

Behavior 1. Low motivation 1. High motivation 1. Anxiety

2. Carelessness 2. Perception 2. Nervousness
3. Psychological 3. High involvement 3. Bad judgment
withdrawal 4. Heighten
4. Physical withdrawal

Performances 1. Low performance 1. High performance 1. Poor performance

Health Effects 1. Dull health 1. Good health 1. Psychological illness

MAJOR CAUSES OF
STRESS
• Being Promoted or Demoted
• Moving/Relocation
• Death of family or friends
• Adjustments to your daily routine
• Sleeping and eating habits
• Time-management
COMMON PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF
STRESS
1. Rapid heartbeat.
2. Headache.
3. Irritability
4. Short Temper
5. Exhaustion
6. Lack of concentration
7. Frustration over minor challenges
CONSEQUENCES OF STRESS
• Consequences for the
Individual
• Consequences for the
Organizations
CONSEQUENCES FOR THE
ORGANIZATIONS

• Low performance and productivity.

• High rate of absenteeism and turnover.
• Loss of customers due to poor attitudes of
workers.
• Increased alienation of the worker from the job.
• Destructive and aggressive behaviors resulting in
strikes and sabotage.
CONSEQUENCES FOR THE
INDIVIDUAL

1. Physiological Symptoms
(a) Stress
(b) Anxiety
(c) Depression
2. BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
• Sleeplessness
• Increased smoking and drinking
• Drug abuse
• Losing your sense of humor
• Moving in a tense and jerky way
• Reacting nervously or irritably to everyday
sounds
• Reduction in productivity
HOW CAN YOU COPE WITH
STRESS?
1. Time Management
2. Schedule
3. Take care of yourself
4. Stop negative thought
5. Speak up / ask for help
6. Do something you enjoy
7. Focus on present
8. Laugh it up !