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Stress Psychological state associated with physiological and hormonal changes caused by conflict, trauma, or other disruptive influences (stressors).
A condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal & social resources the individual is able to mobilize (Richard S Lazarus )
Typical Relationship BetweenPerformance and Stress
Types of Stress Positive Stress (USTRESS)Results to:
• Heightened concentration
• Increased performance
• Energized motion
Negative Stress (DISTRESS)Results to:
• Loss of motivation
• Reduces effectiveness
• Physical, mental, and behavioural problems
What Stresses You Out? Traumatic events outside the usual range of human
experience
Uncontrollable events (exams) & Unpredictable events (death of loved one)
Events that challenge the limits of our capabilities & self-concept
Internal conflicts
Stress Responses
STRESS
BehaviouralSleep disturbance
Use of alcohol/drugsAbsenteeismAggression
EmotionalDepression/anxiety
IrritabilityCryingSuicide
Loss of humour
CognitiveLack of concentration
Negative thoughtsWorrying
Poor Memory
BiochemicalIncreased metabolic rateAltered hormone levels
(adrenaline, cortisol, ACTH)Altered endorphin levels
PhysiologicalHigher blood pressure
Rapid shallow breathingIncreased heart rateDilation of pupilsMuscle tension
Dry mouth
Stress Responses•Headaches
• GI disturbances
• Skin rashes & hives
• Fatigue and Dizziness
• Hypertension
• Aggravation of: arthritis, asthma, ulcers, diabetes and the list can go on…
(accdg. To studies all of our diseases are rooted from STRESS...)
Stress & Health Related Behaviours
EXAM PERIOD =STRESS
SMOKE MORE
POOR DIET
MORE ALCOHOL
LESSSLEEP
LESS EXERCISE
Personality & Stress
Type A
Competitive, achievement-oriented, sense of time urgency, difficulty relaxing, impatient, angry, hostile, outwardly confident but full of self-doubt
Type B
Relaxed, easy-going, unpressured
Examples of Type A Behaviours
•Thinking of, or doing, two things at once• Hurrying the speech of others
• Unduly irritated by queues• If you want something done you have to do
it yourself• Frequent knee jigging or rapid finger
tapping• Frequent use of obscenities
• Playing every game to win, even with children
• Impatience when watching someone else do something you think you could do better
or faster• Rapid blinking or tic-like eyebrow lifting
" Success belongs to those individuals who can look at the complex challenges
offered by the World as Inspiration."