Stress Management Sukhada

8/8/2019 Stress Management Sukhada

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Stress ManagementPresented by:-

Sukhada TamhankarRoll No. 9156


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Stress ManagementStressStress

Stress is the "wear and tear" our

bodies experience as we adjust to ourcontinually changing situations; it has

physical and emotional effects on us

and can create positive or negative

feelings.


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Stressis notis notin our

environment

it isit is whatweperceivein our mindand body.


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Some types of stress are -:

Chronic stress persistent stress which can

lead to illness and mental disorder

Eustress positive stress that can lead to

improved long-term functioning

Workplace stress Stress caused by

employment


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Positive Stress

Deadlines are used to put stress on people

who seem bored or unmotivated

Right amount of stress creates flow

Concentrate and focus at higher levels

Intensely creative, efficient, and satisfying Best performances in this state


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Negative Stress Causes Work overload

Conflicting priorities

Inconsistent values

Over-challenging deadlines

Conflict with co-workers

Unpleasant environments

New distractions/situations

Negative thoughts Poor work-life balance

Personal situations


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Negative stress- Symptoms

State of alarm

Exhaustion

Irritability Muscular tension

Inability to concentrate

Headache and increased heart rate

Nausea, dizziness and chest pain

Eating or sleeping too much or too less

Increased alcohol, nicotine or drug consumption

Nervous habits such as pacing about or nail-biting


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Some Stress Statistics 72% of Americans experience frequent stress-

related physical or mental conditions

Unmanaged stress is a higher risk factor ofcancer and heart disease than either cigarette

smoking or high cholesterol

Some experts believe stress may cause 50% of

all disease Stress causes cellular damage that can directly

affect brain function


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Negative Stress SolutionsAsk for help

Find someone to talk to

Check YOUR behaviour Challenge assumptions

Negative self talk

Reduce the importance in your eyes Consider other perspective

Adjust your environment


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Negative Stress SolutionsChoose to let go

Walk away from what you cant control

Pick your battles

Time management Say NO

Set realistic goals

Prioritize Simplify

Leave early for work

Prepare ahead for challenges


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Negative Stress Solutions

Meditation

Uses deep breathing/imagery/focus

Plan time to relax daily

Should plan for enough sleep

Everyone requires different amounts 3-12 hours


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Negative Stress Solutions Job analysis

Review job description

Write it down Problems/solutions

Define the worst case scenario


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I cant think about that right now. If I do, Ill go

crazy. Ill think about that tomorrow

- Scarlett OHara inGone with the Wind

Nothing gives one person so much advantage

over another as to remain always cool andunruffled under all circumstances

- Thomas Jefferson

Lets leave with the thoughts..

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