Health Topic:
Manage your Stress
Work Statistics
Survey done by National Life Insurance Co.:
4/10 employees state their jobs are very or extremely stressful
Recent studies shows that the workplace has become the single greatest source of stress.
States by Steven [Link], chief of the Applied Psychology and Ergonomics Branch of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Work Statistics
Studies shows that:
1/3 of workers reported high levels of stress employees view their job as the number 1 stressor in their lives of employees believe the work has more on-the-job stress than a generation ago Evidence also suggests that stress is the major cause of turnover in organizations
Are you part of the statistic?
Recognition of work is crucial to have pleasure in life with loved one.
stress
Ways to Overcome
Stress
Many people cant relax properly because they feel stressed.
Ways to overcome
Sleep
Switch off our body Heavy and fatty food less efficient Confident, stop tense, better sleep
Diet
Exercise
Breath Control Meditation
Breath Control Exercise
Exercise:
One of the quickest ways of lowering stress. Use it anytime to feel better especially in emergencies.
1. Stop what you are doing 2. Sit down or stand up straight
3. Take several really deep breath, filling your lungs completely 4. Breath in fully, and then exhale slowly. Dropping your shoulders and allowing yourself to relax
5. Count down from ten to zero whilst you are breathing out
6. This can immediately make you feel that your stress is draining away
Effectiveness of
Stress Management
What does it do to help?
Stress Management:
Treatment of Anger
Physical effects- increased heart rate, blood pressure, and levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Modern psychologist view anger as a primary natural and mature emotion experienced by all human at times, and sth that has functional value for survival Get to communicate the happening and issues face, and to declare whats next
Talking Therapy
Stress Management:
Therapy for anxiety or clinical depression
This seeks to help the client overcome difficulties by identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses. Helping clients develop skills for:
Modifying beliefs Identifying distorted thinking Relating to others in different ways Changing behaviors
Is
Stress a problem?
It is / is not a problems? What are the results of Stress? How does it affect every individual?
Stress=Problem?
Stress- a major concern to both employer and employees. Symptoms of stress are manifested both physiologically and psychologically. Persistent stress can result in:
Cardiovascular stress Sexual health problems Weaker immune system Frequent headaches, stiff muscles or backache
Stress=Problem?
Stress can also result in:
Poor coping skills Irritability Jumpiness Insecurity Exhaustion Difficulty concentrating Binge eating Smoking and alcohol consumption
Summary: What is
Stress?
Intangible Controllable Identifiable Manageable Avoidable
Stress
A result of external insults beyond the controls of those experiencing the experience of stress. However, does that external circumstances have any intrinsic capacity to produce stress directly affect an individual?
Yes or No?
Stress
Or if you think that external circumstances effect is mediated by the individuals:
Perceptions about that issue? Capabilities to overcome that issue? If given a chance for you to choose, will you choose to stay in Understanding what is the issue? stress mood? Can you manage your stress?
What are the relations between stress and body conditions?
Have you done anything to know your body condition?
What did you do? What do you know about your body condition right NOW?
Disease Statistics
World Health Organization
Cardiovascular Disease
National Heart Institute (from Malaysia Health Ministry)
#1 KILLER in the world Estimates 17 million lives killed annually 1/3 around the world dies due to stroke or heart attack
Woman around the age of 50
46% of women suffered from heart disease compared with 10% from breast cancer 31% died of heart disease; 3% died from breast cancer
Stress related disorders
Psychological disorder:
Maladaptive behaviors
Depression Anxiety Post traumatic stress disorder
Aggression Substance abuse
Cognitive impairment
Emotional strains
Dissatisfaction Fatigue tension
Concentration and memory problems
Stress related disorder
These conditions may lead to poor work performance or even injury. Job stress is also associated with various biological reactions that may lead ultimately to compromised health:
Cardiovascular disease
involving heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins)
Or in extreme case - death
Stress related disorder
Others:
Mood disturbance Sleep disturbance Problems in relationship with family and friends
What are you going to do about it?
Your body conditions is going to signal your stress status!
What can you choose to do about it?
