The 3-Stages of Stress

3 Stages of Stress Reaction Work & Stress

  Alarm Reaction
  Body identifies threat
  Hormones released

  Stage of Resistance
  Body seeks balance
  Copes and lowers resistance
to other stressors

  Stage of Exhaustion
  Body drains resources and
hormones
  Emotional signs
  Behavioral signs
  Physical signs
How Stress Leads to Sickness

  Emotional Signs   Behavioral Signs

  Avoidance of responsibilities
  Anxiety and relationships
  Apathy   Extreme or self-destructive
behaviors
  Irritability
  Self-neglect
  Mental fatigue   Poor judgment
  Erratic intense responses

  Physical Signs
  Excessive worry about illness
  Frequent illness
  Exhaustion
  Overuse of medicines or
substances
  Physical ailments and
complaints
The A-B-C’s of Stress Management

  A - Acknowledge   Communication
  Proactive
  Ask for Help
  Recognition
  Emotions, and
  Avoid the need for perfect
  Feelings   Resources
  Devise a plan   Say ‘No’

  B - Behavioral Modification   Superheroes don’t exist

  Maintain a healthy mental and   Spend time doing
physical state ‘nothing’
  Rest: Get Good Sleep
  Social Support
  Power Naps
  8 hours of sleep   Family
  Time for Yourself   Friends
  Hobbies   Counseling
  Fun
  Support groups
  Exercise