Stress &

Stress Management

“Reality is the leading cause of

stress
among those in touch with it.”
 WHAT IS STRESS?

• Stress is the reaction people have to excessive

pressures or other types of demand placed

upon them. It arises when they worry that

they can’t cope.

 S=P>R
STRESS OCCURS WHEN THE PRESSURE IS GREATER THAN THE RESOURCE.
STRESS FEELINGS
• Worry
• Tense
• Tired
• Frightened
• Elated
• Depressed
• Anxious
• Anger
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
• Sweat (palms, pits, etc.)
• Increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and/or
breathing rate
• “Butterflies in stomach”/nausea
• Shaking
• Headache/muscle tension
• Change in sleeping patterns (insomnia or hypersomnia)
• Change in appetite
• MOODY!
• Forgetful
TYPES OF STRESSORS

• External

• Internal
 EXTERNAL STRESSORS

• Physical Environment
• Social Interaction
• Organisational
• Major Life Events
• Daily Hassles
INTERNAL STRESSOR

• Lifestyle Choices
• Negative self-talk
• Mind traps
• Personality traits
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF
STRESS:
 Positive stress, called EUSTRESS
• This type of stress challenges us to adapt and
grow.

 Negative stress, called DISTRESS

• This type of stress can deplete or destroy our
energy for life.
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

 Physical Symptoms.

 Mental Symptoms.

 Behavioral Symptoms.

 Emotional Symptoms.
WHY DO WE WORK ?

Work provides an income and fulfils a variety

of other needs:- mental & physical exercise ,

social contact , a feeling of self worth &

competence.
FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK STRESS
• The drive of success
• Changing work patterns
• Working conditions
- overwork
- underwork
• Conflict
• Responsibility
• Relationships at work
STRESS CONTROL

A B C STRATEGY
 ABC STRATEGY

A = AWARENESS

What causes you stress ?

How do you react ?
 ABC STRATEGY
B = BALANCE

There is a fine line between +ve /

-ve stress
 ABC STRATEGY

C= CONTROL

What can you do to help yourself

combat the -ve effects of stress ?
STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
 SOME FUN WAYS TO DE-STRESS:
• HUMOR!
– Movies
– Comedy clubs
– Friends
• Get a pet
– Not for everyone, but it can be an
effective stress-reducer.
WHAT CAN I DO?
• Try a new relaxation technique:
– Change out of work clothes.
– Aromatherapy: chamomile, lavender
and orange.
– Meditation/yoga.
• Prevent stress whenever you can.
 PREVENTING STRESS
• Time management.
• Learn to say “no.”
• Have realistic goals and expectations.
• Lead a healthy lifestyle.
 REAL AGE® TIPS
• Exercise!
– Helps divert energy from worrying and
anxiety.
– Metabolizes stress hormones.
• Avoid:
– Consuming extra salt, sugar or caffeine.
– Cigarettes and excess alcohol.