STRESS

MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
 “Stress is a state we experience when there is
a mismatch between perceived demands
and perceived ability to cope. It is the
balance between how we view demands and
how we think to cope with these demands.
Activation of our stress response without the
physical activity, i.e. meant to follow, can be
potentially harmful for the health.

 
 DEFINITION

S=P>R
Stress occurs when the
pressure is greater than
the resource
 STRESS FEELINGS
 Worry
 Tense
 Tired
 Frightened
 Depressed
ASPECTS OF STRESS
Three are three aspects of stress

 GOOD
– Excitement Creativity
– Success Stimulation

 BAD
– Boredom Frustration
– Headaches

 UGLY
– Ulcer Anxiety
– Depression Heart attack Suicide

 
STRESS SYMPTOMS
 Physiological Symptoms

 Behavioral Symptoms

 Mental Performance Symptoms

 Emotional Symptoms
PHYSIOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS
 Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure
 Back Pain & Headache
 Stomach Upset
 Cold Fingers
 Wet Hands
 Ulcers
 Fatigue
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS

 Late / Absent
 Loss of sleep
 Forgetful & Slow
 Apathy / Disinterest
 Excessive Smoking & Drinking
 Lack of Interpersonal interest
 Untidy
MENTAL PERFORMANCE
SYMPTOMS
 Reduce Concentration
 Indecisive
 Poor Priorities
 Worrying
 Inflexible
 Irrational
 Non-Creative
EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS

 Irritability
 Low Self Esteem
 Cynicism
 Dissatisfaction
 Depression
 Emotional Reactivity
STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
 Summary of self assessment
 Assessment of your stressors
 Tackle your main stressor
 Evaluate your plan & Techniques
 Re-Evaluation
 Re-assess your progress
 Feedback
REMEDIES

 Slow-down , do not hurry, why race the clock

 Tackle one task at a time
 Organize daily activities
 Except the mistakes
 Avoid getting angry
 Avoid creating unnecessary deadlines
REMEDIES

 Learn to relax
 Play games for fun
 Divide work in small pieces
 Smile & Give affection
 Be a good listener
Reviewing Lifestyle (Self Analysis)
 Diet & Caffeine Consumption
 Alcohol Consumption & Smoking Habits
 Fitness , Exercise & Body Weight
 Sleep & Rest
 Enhance self esteem & Learn to be assertive
 Think Positively, Smile & Laugh
 Develop sense of humor
In Short

“Bring Change in your life pattern”

 ORGANISATIONAL
 Rules
 Regulations
 Deadlines
 The "Fight or Flight"
Response
When pressures seems threatening
to us, our bodies react quickly to
supply protection and preparing to
take action. This physiological
reaction is known as the "fight or
flight" response.
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
 SOME FACTS STRESS.
 43% of adults experienced adverse
health effects from stress
 75-90% of visits to a physician's office
are for stress-related conditions and
complaints
 Stress has been linked to the Six
leading causes of death: heart disease,
cancer, lung ailments, accidents,
cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide
 ABC STRATEGY

A = AWARENESS

What causes you stress?

How do you react?
 ABC STRATEGY

B = BALANCE

There is a fine line between positive /

negative stress

How much can you cope with before it

becomes negative ?
 ABC STRATEGY

C = CONTROL

What can you do to help yourself

combat the negative effects of
stress ?
 We Must Know
“Human beings by their nature make
mistakes but stress enhances the chances
of their occurrence”
THANK
YOU