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Managing Stress Effectively: What is Stress, What Causes it, How do we recognise it and How do we combat it? Barbara Nixon explores and delivers some useful tips to answer your questions
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Managing Stress Effectively
14th January 2014
Barbara Nixon
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About Me…
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Why do we need to know about stress?
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1. What is stress?
2. Why is it a problem, really?
3. What causes stress at work?
4. How do we recognise it?
5. And…what can we do to combat it?
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The definition of stress…
“The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand on them”
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How does stress affect us?
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How does stress affect us…?
Some examples are…
• Insomnia• Problems with eating• Headaches• Heart problems• Grinding teeth• Digestion problems etc
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How does stress affect a business?
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How does stress affect a business?
Some examples are…
• High absence• Labour turnover• Low Morale• Low motivation• Low productivity etc
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What are we looking for?
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What are we looking for?
• Changes in a persons mood or behaviour
• Deteriorating relationships with peers / team
• Irritability• Indecisiveness• Reduced performance• Absence – short and frequent
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What causes stress at work?
• Company culture• Demands of the job• Not enough training or support• Lack of control• Poor relationships• Change
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What can you do as a manager?
• Try to find out the source• Involve the person• Take it seriously• Ensure everyone is treated fairly and
consistently• 2 way communication• Provide a support system
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How can we manage our own stress?
• Try to have a positive attitude• Don’t try to control events you can’t control• Set realistic goals and deadline• Have a lunch break• Regular exercise• Balanced diet• Manage your time• Set ‘me’ time• Rest and sleep• Use your social support• If you feel you need to seek help from your
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Connect with me…
Connect on Linkedin: Barbara Nixon
Connect on Twitter: @Bnixon
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