STRESS MANAGEMENT

Waqas Latif

AGENDA

Introduction Understanding Stress Signs and symptoms of stress Workplace Stress Causes Of Stress Risk factors for stress Managing Stress Conclusion

Introduction

We all face different challenges and obstacles, and sometimes the pressure is hard to handle.

When we feel under the gun, or unsure how to meet the demands placed on us, we experience stress.

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In small doses, stress can be a good thing.

It can give you the push you need, motivating you to do your best and to stay focused and alert.

Stress is what keeps you on your toes

during a presentation at work or drives you to study for your midterm when you'd rather be watching TV or playing Games.

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But when the going gets too tough and life's demands exceed your ability to cope, stress becomes a threat to both the physical and emotional well-being.

Understanding Stress

What is stress? Stress is your mind and

body’s response or reaction to a threat, event or change.

The threats are commonly called Stressors.

Levels Of Stress

There are basically two levels of stress..

1. EUSTRESS

2. DISTRESS

Eustress

Eustress or positive stress occurs when the level of stress is high enough to motivate you to get things accomplished.

Distress

Distress or negative stress occurs when the level of stress is either too high or too low and the body and/or mind begin to respond negatively to the stressors.

Response to Stress

The "fight or flight response" is our body's primitive, automatic, inborn response that prepares the body to

"fight" or "flee" from perceived attack, harm or threat to survival.

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Sign and Symptoms

Stress affects the mind, body, and behavior in many ways.

The specific signs and symptoms of stress vary widely from person to person.

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In others, the stress centers around emotional symptoms, such as crying jags or hypersensitivity.

For still others, changes in the way they think or behave.

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On the Body

Headache Chest pain Pounding heart High blood pressure Shortness of breath Back pain Stomach upset

On thoughts and feelings

Anxiety Restlessness Irritability Depression Sadness Anger Mood swings Feeling insecure

On the behavior

Overeating Under eating Angry outbursts Drug abuse Social withdrawal Crying spells

Causes Of Stress

The potential causes of stress are numerous and highly individual.

What one considers stressful depends on many factors.

The personality, general outlook on life and problem-solving abilities.

Something that's stressful to you may not faze someone else

Workplace Stress

Downsizing, layoff, merger, and bankruptcies have cost hundreds of thousands of workers their jobs.

Adding to the pressures that workers face are new bosses, computer surveillance, fewer health and retirement benefits.

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The loss of a job can be devastating, putting unemployed workers at risk for physical illness, marital strain, anxiety, depression, and even suicide.

Top 5 Job Stressors

A Sense of Powerlessness

Your job description

Traumatic Events on the Job

Work Setting

When you don’t love your job.

Top Stressful Life Events

Spouse’s death Divorce Marriage separation Jail term Injury or illness Marriage Fired from job Retirement

Risk Factors For Stress

The degree to which any stressful situation or event impacts daily life depends on the nature of the stressor and on own personal and external resources.

Stress Management

If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at risk.

It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life.

The goal of stress management is to bring your mind and body back into balance.

Stress Management Strategy #1 Avoid Unnecessary Stress

Learn how to say “no”.

Avoid people who

stress you out. Pare down your

to-do list.

Stress Management Strategy #2 Alter the Situation

Express your feelings instead of bottling them up.

Be willing to compromise.

Manage your time better.

Stress management strategy #3 Accept the things you can’t change

Don’t try to control the uncontrollable

Look for the upside

Share your feelings

Learn to forgive.

Nurture Yourself

Set aside relaxation time.

Connect with others.

Do something you enjoy every day.

Keep your sense of humor.

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Conclusion

While it may seem that there’s nothing you can do about your stress level—the bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all your work, your career will always be demanding.

In fact, the simple realization that you’re

in control of your life is the foundation of stress management.

Thank You…..