Overcoming Stress

A Reasearch Paper

Submitted to:

Ms. Celina Sibug

In Partial Fullfilment of their Requirements in English 10 by :

Edrian Sacare

10-1

March 4,2018
 Statement of the Problem

1.How do we fight stress?

2.What are the types of Stress?

3.What are the Tips to control Stress?

4.What are the Streps management techniques?

5. How Can Refusal skills help you to overcome stress?

 Significance of the Study

This Study is Significant to the Following Person:

1.Those people who are experiencing Stress.They are the best readers of this research.This
reasearch will help them overcome their Stress.They will learn many things about Stress with
this.
 Definition of Terms

1. Eccentric- A person of unconventionally and slightly Strang views or behaviour

2. Provocative- Causing annoyance,anger or another strong reaction,especially deliberately
3. Declutter- Remove unnecessary items from an (untidy or over crowded place.)
4. Overbidden- Warranted or manageable
5. Perception- a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental
impression.
6. Frumpy- (of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned.
7. Aromatheraphy- the use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in massage or baths.
8. Sedentary- (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
9. Leisure- Free time.
10. Hectic- Frantic Activity.
 Table of Contents

Chapters Page

I. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………..1
II. What is Stress?..............................................................................................................2
III. Types of Stress………………………………………………………………………..2
A. Circumstancial Stress
B. Excessive Stress
IV. Limiting Stress………………....……………………………………………………..3
A. Use Refusal skills
B. Plan Ahead
C. Think Positively
V. Stress Management for Teachers ……………………………………………………4
A. Dress to suit your body shape and coloring
B. Tend towards moderation
C. Invest in Quality
VI. Tips to Control Stress…………………………………………………………………6
A. Get organized
B. Make a list and prioritise
C. Learn to say ‘ no’ when appropriate
D. Ventilation

VII. Conclusion And Bibliography

 I.Introduction

Have you ever experienced stress? If yes, perhaps you are not the only one who are
experiencing it. Stress is all over this world. Old, young ,black, white all of this are
victims of stress .It can affect our performances in school and in work. Many people
attempt to kill themselves due to severe depression. Now is the time to do something
about it .We should learn on how to overcome it.

There are many different ways on how we will overcome stress. For those people who
did not know how to deal with it. These are some ways: First, Sleep well, Next we should
learn on how to manage time, lastly, we should learn on how to relax .In short stress can
be overcomed by proper sleep medication and relaxiation. These are not the only ways to
overcome it we will learn some more as we will go on this research.

The purpose of this research is to give advice and knowledge on how to overcome
stress. with this research, you will find different ways on how you will deal with stress.

This research will tuckle about the different ways on how we will overcome stress.It
will benefit most people who are experiencing it .If we will know how to properly deal
with stress our performance, in school and in work will become better as a result we will
have a brighter future.
II. What is Stress?

Stress is a conscious or unconscious psychological feeling or physical situation which

comes as a result of physical or/and mental 'positive or negative pressure' to overwhelm adaptive
capacities .It is a psychological process initiated by events that threaten, harm or challenge an
organism or that exceed available coping recourses and it is characterized by psychological
responses that are directed towards adaptation. It is wear and tear on the body in response to
stressful agents. Hans Selye called such agents stressors and said they could be physical,
physiological, psychological or socio cultural. And stress is not an anxiety disorder and it is not a
normative concept

III .Types of Stress

A. Circumstantial Stress

This type of Stress which everyone must deal with from time to time, such as
meeting, deadline at work, or taking an examination. In general, we benefit from this
type of stress because it generates enthusiasm, excitement and pressures which help us
grow and become more active. Most of the time you can control circumstantial stress. If
you carry a balanced routine, you can lead a healthy life while dealing with this type of
stress.

B. Excessive Stress

We suffer from this type of stress when dealing with constant and excessive
tension. It is important to put limits on external pressures so that your mental and
physical state do not become affected. Natural holistic Remedies can be particularly
helpful in relieving and preventing stress. However, you should keep in mind that
natural remedies only work when accompanied by a healthy lifestyle.
V. Stress Management for Teachers

A .Dress to suit your body shape and colouring

This will make you appear more organized, professional and healthy,
regardless of the style that you will choose. This will make you more confident.

B .Tend towards moderation

Avoid extreme styles and your classic appearance will last a lifetime. This also
overcomes problems such as appearing dated, sexually provocative, frumpy or
eccentric.

C .Invest in quality

This will make your appearance save you money and time, and give you more
enjoyment. This will also make yourself a well organized person.Thus, stress will be
lesser.
VI. Tips to control Stress

A. Get Organized

One of the most common causes of stress is being disorganized at work or at

home. Here are some tips to get organized:

Keep a diary. Write lists of tasks to accomplish prioritise them and schedule
when you complete them.

Writing down objectives, duties and activities helps to make them more
tangible and doable . Having a schedule also helps you provide the facts when
your boss asks you to perform an overwhelming tasks. They may have no idea
that you are overwhelmed with your work and the additional responsibilities
cannot be accomplished unless something else goes. Again, prioritizing tasks
helps you to minimize the stressful situations.

B. Make a list and Prioritise

So many projects, so little time . To beat stress, you have to learn and
prioritise. At the start of each day, pick the single most important task to
complete, and then finish it. If you are a person who makes to do list, never write
one with more than five items. That way, you are more likely to get all things
done and you will feel a greater sense of accomplishment and control. Then you
can go ahead and make a second five item test list. While you are it, make a list of
things that you can delegate to co-workers and family members.

C .Learn to say “no” when Appropriate

Sometimes you have to learn to draw the line. Stressed out people often cannot

Assert themselves. Instead of saying ‘I don’t want to do this’ , they do it all by

 Themselves. Then they have even more to do.

D .Ventilation

People who keep things for themselves without sharing with their friends or
loved ones carry a considerable and unnecessary burden. Share your problems and
concern with others. Develop a support system relatives, colleagues or friends to talk
when you are upset or worried. When you are frustrated write it down. After you have
vent the frustration, destroy writing so that it is forgotten. Re-reading the journal will
reawaken the frustration and anger. So, do not keep it .

Seek social support. Studies have shown that close, positive relationships with
others facilitate good health and morale. One reason for this is that support from
family and friends serves as a buffer cushion the impact of stressful events. Talking
out problems and expressing tensions can be incredibly helpful.

E . Laughter Therapy

Humour is a wonderful stress reducer and antidote to upsets. It is clinically

proven to be effective in combating stress, although the exact mechanism is unknown.
Experts says a good laugh relaxes tense muscles, speeds more oxygen into your
system and lowers your blood pressure. So time into your favorite sitcom on
television. Read a funny book. Call a friend and chuckle for a few minutes. It even
helps to force a laugh once in a while. You will find your stress melting away almost
instantly.

Laughter Therapy is turning out to be the most successful stress buster. Laughter
stimulates the immune system, off-setting the immune-suppresive effects of stress.
IV. Limiting Stress

A .Use Refusal Skills.

Determine whether you have time for a new activity before agreeing to take it on . If
the new activity will add to your stress, use refusal skills to say no.

B . Plan Ahead.

Manage your time wisely. So that you will not rush the important things that you
need to do.

C .Think Positively

We cant control everything in our lives, but we can control how we respond to
events. A positive outlook limits stress by shifting our your perception and the way
to react to a stressor. For example, try viewing a typical stressor, like a job
interview, as a learning opportunity instead of a threat. This will make our mind
clear and away from stress we will not able to think it. As a result, we can perform
better.
 Bibliography

Sharma, R. (2005). Stress Disorders. Adarsh Printers.

Harvey, E. (2008) . Stress Continium International Publishing Group

Girdano, D. (2013) . Controlling Stress and Tension. Pearson Education Inc.

Bronson, M. (2009) .Glencoe Health. The McGrew Hill Companies Inc.

Toyos, I. (2005). Overcoming Stress. Trident reference Publishing

10 simple ways to overcome stress. http://advancedlifeskills.com/blog/

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm.
 VII .Conclusion

All in all, overcoming stress has many ways like having a proper sleep, being well
organized, proper time management and etc. Atleast, many people will know on how they will
overcome the stress in themselves. In this busy world, all of us are experiencing different kinds
of stress and depression. So this research will help almost all of us to overcome stress.

The recommendation for this research is for all the people who are experiencing
different kinds of stress. Now is the time to get rid of stress and defeat it. If we can defeat stress
our performance in school and in work will become better thus, our grades and our future will
be better.