Jan 11, 2022

Dr. k.kumaresan,
M.Sc., M.Ed., M.phil., P.hd.,
P.G.D.C.A., set.
Assistant professor of Mathematics
Thiagarajar college of preceptors.

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OBJECTIVES
Learners could be able to -
 Define stress and
stressors
 Understand the
different types of
stressors
 Differentiate Eustress
and Distress
 Identify the sources and
causes of stress
 Describe various effects
stress
 Learn techniques to
manage the stress
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Stress Stressors
The threat, event or
change are the
Mind and body’s stressors.
response or reaction Internal (thoughts,
to a real or imagined beliefs, attitudes or
threat, event or external (loss,
change. tragedy, change).

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Minor stressors Major stressors

Critical life events
daily troubles
being fired from your job
hurrying to meet deadline
having chronic life-
being interrupted while
threatening disease
talking nap the death of loved one
driving in heavy traffic
separating from your
misplacing an important
spouse
thing – etc., natural disaster, crimes
– etc.,
Two primary stressors
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 Eustress
 Though stress is seen
as harmful and
unpleasant yet some
stress may be
beneficial.
 Stress can be either Distress
positive (Eustress) or
negative (Distress)

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 Levels of Stress
Positive Stress Negative Stress

Level of stress Level of stress

becomes high to becomes too high or
motivate into action to too low to respond
get things negatively
accomplished

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 Positive Stress Negative Stress
positive events- negative events-

marriage death of near and dear

conflict
receiving an
unmet needs
unexpected job desires and work load
promotion.
work load.

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Identify the
sources of
stress in your
life

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Sources of stress

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Environmental: Noise, pollution, traffic,
crowding and weather
Physiological: Illness, injury, hormonal
imbalance, inadequate sleep or nutrition
Social: Financial problem, work demand,
social events, loosing a loved one etc.
Thought: Negative self talk,
catastrophizing and perfectionism

Causes of stress

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Headache
Trembling
Low energy
Feeling Anxious
Mood Swings
Dizziness
Racing Heartbeat
Muscle Tension
Difficulty falling asleep

Effects of Stress
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Managing stress is all

about taking charge of
our thoughts,
emotions, schedule
and the way we deal
with problems

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 Step 1: Identify if you are stressed.

 Step 2: Identify the stressor.
 Step 3: Identify the reason for the stressor.
 Step 4: Select an appropriate stress management.
 Step 5: Evaluate.

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 Smoking
 Drinking
 Overeating or under
eating
 Sitting for hours in front
of the TV or computer
 Withdrawing from
friends, family, and
activities

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 Sleeping too much

 Using pills or drugs to
relax
 Filling up every minute
of the day to avoid
facing problems
 Taking out your stress
on others (angry
outbursts, physical
violence)
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 Change the
situation:
 Avoid the stressor
 Alter the stressor
 Change your
reaction:
 Adapt to the stressor
 Accept the stressor

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 Not all stress can be

avoided and it’s not
healthy to avoid a
situation that needs to be
addressed.
 You may be surprised,
however, by the number
of stressors in your life
that you can eliminate.

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AVOID THE STRESSOR

 Learn how to say

“No”
 We cannot do
everything we are
asked

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AVOIDTHE
AVOID THE STRESSOR…
STRESSOR… 2

Avoid people who

stress you out

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AVOID THE STRESSOR… 2

Take control of
your environment

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 AVOID THE STRESSOR…
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Avoid hot-button
topics 

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 AVOID THE STRESSOR…
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Pare down your to-

do list 

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 If you can’t avoid a

stressful situation, try to
alter it.
 Figure out what you can
do to change things so
the problem doesn’t
present itself in the
future.
 Often, this involves
changing the way you
communicate and
operate in your daily life.
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 ALTER THE STRESSOR…
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Express your
feelings instead of
bottling them up

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 ALTER THE STRESSOR…
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Be more assertive

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 ALTER THE STRESSOR…
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Manage your time

better

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 If you can’t change

the stressor, change
yourself.
 You can adapt to
stressful situations
and regain your
sense of control by
changing your
expectations and
attitude.
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 ADAPT TO THE STRESSOR…
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Reframe problems

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 ADAPT TO THE STRESSOR…
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Look at the big

picture

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 ADAPT THE STRESSOR…
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Adjust your
standards

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 ADAPT THE STRESSOR…
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Focus on the
positive

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 Some sources of stress are

unavoidable.
 You can’t prevent or change
stressors such as the death
of a loved one, a serious
illness or a national
recession.
 In such cases, the best way
to cope with stress is to
accept things as they are.
 Acceptance may be difficult,
but in the long run, it’s easier
than railing against a
situation you can’t change.

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 ACCEPT THE STRESSOR…
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Don’t try to control

the uncontrollable

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 ACCEPT THE STRESSOR…
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Look for the upside

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 ACCEPT THE STRESSOR…
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Share your feelings

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 ACCEPT THE STRESSOR…
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Learn to forgive

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 MAKE FOR FUN AND RELAXATION
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Reduce
Reduce stress in
stress in
your life by nurturing
your life by nurturing
yourself.
yourself
 Regularly make time
 Regularly make
for fun and
time for fun and
relaxation,
relaxation

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 Go for a walk.
 Spend time in nature.
 Call a good friend.
 Sweat out tension with
a good workout.
 Write in your journal.
 Take a long bath.
 Light scented candles.

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 Savor a warm cup of coffee

or tea.
 Play with a pet.
 Work in your garden.
 Get a massage.
 Curl up with a good book.
 Listen to music.
 Watch a comedy.

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Exercise regularly

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Eat a healthy diet. 

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Avoid alcohol, cigarettes

and drugs

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Get enough sleep

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 PULITZER PRIZE 1994
DURING SUDAN FAMINE

This picture depicts a

child crawling towards
a UN food camp
located a kilometer
away
The vulture is waiting
48 for the child to die so
that it can eat it
KEVIN CARTER
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 IT DOESN’T END HERE…
No one knows what happened to the child,
including the photographer Kevin Carter
who left the place as soon as the
photograph was taken

Three months later Kevin Carter committed

a suicide due to depression

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 IT DOESN’T END HERE ALSO…
KEVIN’S DIARY-1
Dear God,
I promise I will never waste my
food no matter how bad it can
taste and how full I may be.
I pray that He will protect this
little boy, guide and deliver him
away from his misery.
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 IT DOESN’T END HERE ALSO…
KEVIN’S DIARY-1
I hope this picture will always serve as a
reminder to us that how fortunate we are and that
we must never ever take things for granted.

Let's make a prayer and think & look at this

when you complain about your food and the food
we wasted daily.

MAKE YOUR PROMISE TODAY

"I WILL NEVER WASTE MY FOOD"
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QUESTIONS???????
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 THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING

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