Personal Factors

Related To Stress

Team CO-OP
Mohit Kumar(c0788043)
Arshdeep Bhullar(c0789162)
Shikha(c0789308)
Mehar Sharma(c0789155)
Table of content
What is stress?
Types of stress
Individual differences
Different ways to control stress
Project manager’s skills to manage stress
Some real life examples
References
What is stress?

When you are threatened,

The physical response of
your body produces stress
the body to a real or
chemicals that prepare
imagined threat, demand,
you to react. The "fight or
or danger is known as
flight" response is what it's
stress.
termed.
Cortisol and adrenaline, among other
stress chemicals, cause you to:
• heartbeat fast
• muscles tighter
• breathing faster
• blood pressure higher
• senses sharper
A stressful circumstance can sometimes
produce a stress response. It's possible that
the circumstance does not genuinely put you in
risk. Your body, on the other hand, may behave
as if it does. In some cases, a stress response
might be beneficial. It has the potential to
improve your performance. However, it can
sometimes be harmful to your mental health.
Understanding the many types of stress and
how your body reacts to them might help you
find stress relief when you need it.
Types of stress
There are four sorts or categories
of stress factors:
physical stress,
psychological stress,
psychosocial stress,
and psychospiritual stress.
Physical stress:

• Trauma (injury, infection, surgery)

• Intense physical labour/over exertion
• Environmental pollution(pesticides,
herbicides, toxins etc.)
• Fatigue
• Inadequate oxygen supply
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• dehydration
Psychological stress:

• Emotional stress (frustration, sadness,

anger, grief)
• Worry
• Guilt
• Shame
• Panic attack
• Perceptual stress (briefs, roles, stories,
attitutes)
Psychosocial stress:

• Relationship/marriage difficulties
(partner, siblings, children, family etc.)
• Lack of social support
• Lack of resources for adequate survival
• Loss of
employment/investments/savings
• Loss of loved ones
• Bankruptcy
• Home foreclosure
• isolation
Psycho-spiritual
stress:

• A crisis of values, meaning and purpose

• Joyless striving (instead of productive,
satisfying, meaningful and fulfilling work)
• Misalignment with core spiritual beliefs
(“Types of stress”, n.d.).
Individual Differences among the individuals helps us to
determine us the kind of the stress whether it
is positive or negative. Those individual
Differences differences includes:-
Perception
Job experience
Social support
Belief in locus of control
Self-efficacy
Hostility
 Perception:

This is what controls how the person reacts to the stressor. For example, one individual may view a
potential layoff as a stressful circumstance, while another may view the same layoff as an
opportunity to receive a generous severance package and start a new business.

Job Experience:

Because stress is linked to turnover, it stands to reason that employees who have been with the
company for a long time are the most stress-resistant.

Social Support:

Colleagues, particularly those who are compassionate or regarded friends, can aid in the protection
of a coworker from the effects of stress.
 Belief in locus of Control:

Those with a high internal locus of control (those who believe they have control over their own
destiny) are less influenced by stress than those who believe they do not.

Self-Efficacy:

Self-efficacy is a person's belief in his or her ability to achieve a task. Employees with high
levels of self-efficacy are more immune to the impacts of stress, according to research.

Hostility:

Some employees' attitudes include a high level of animosity, and they are frequently suspicious
and mistrust of their coworkers. People with certain personality qualities are more prone to stress
(Learning , n.d.)
Different Ways To Control Stress
Exercise:
Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to relax your body and mind. Plus, exercising will lift your spirits. However, for it to
pay off, you must do it frequently. So, how much exercise should you do each week? Work up to 2 hours and 30 minutes of
moderately vigorous exercise, such as brisk walks, or 75 minutes of rigorous exercise, such as swimming laps, jogging, or participating
in other sports. Focus on making realistic fitness goals so you don't give up. Above all, remember that any exercise is preferable to
none at all.
Relax your muscles:
Your muscles tense up when you're stressed. You may help loosen them up and rejuvenate your body on your own by doing the
following; Stretching, Relaxing with a massage, Bathing or showering in a hot tub, Having a restful night's sleep.
Deep Breathing:
Stopping and taking a few deep breaths can immediately relieve stress. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be astonished at how much
better you feel. Simply follow these steps:
Sit with your hands in your lap and your feet on the floor in a comfortable position. You can also lie down. Close your eyes for a
moment. Consider yourself in a soothing environment. It could be on the beach, in a lovely field of grass, or someplace else that
makes you feel calm. Slowly inhale and exhale deeply. At a time, do this for 5 to 10 minutes.
 Eat Well:
Eating a well-balanced, regular diet will make you feel better overall. It may also aid with mood regulation. For energy, your meals
should include plenty of vegetables, fruit, nutritious grains, and lean protein. And don't forget to complete all of them. It's terrible
for you and can put you in a poor mood, which can make you feel even more stressed.

Making time for hobbies:

You must schedule time for activities that you enjoy. Every day, try to do something that makes you happy, and it will help you
relax. It doesn't have to take a long time; 15 to 20 minutes will suffice. Hobbies that are relaxing include: Reading, Knitting,
Working on a creative project, Golfing, Watching a film, Putting together puzzles Card games and board games.

Talk about your problems:

If something is upsetting you, talking about it can help you relax. Family members, friends, a trustworthy priest, a doctor, or a
therapist are all good places to start. You can also converse with yourself. It's known as self-talk, and we all engage in it. However,
for self-talk to be beneficial in reducing stress, it must be positive rather than negative. So, when you're anxious, pay attention to
what you're thinking or saying. Change the negative message you're sending yourself to a positive one. Don't tell yourself, "I can't
do this," for example. Instead, tell yourself, "I can do this," or "I'm doing my best.“(WebMD, n.d.).
Project Recognizing issues and symptoms
The most stressful situation arises when the
Manager’s project manager fails to solve the team
member’s problem and then wonders why the
skills to team member has not shown progress in their
work.
manage stress The project manager should be aware of what
optimal performance is and what is burnout. A
little stress is necessary to remain focus but if
the stress increases it leads to exhaustion and
burnout.
Communication
The project manager must have exceptional
communication skills as well as project
management skills. The project manager is the
go-to person in a project and he should have
the knowledge of the roles of the team
members and must be able to communicate
differently with the team members.
The project manager must make sure that the
communication is meaningful, concise. A clear
communication reduces the unwanted stress.
Organisation
The most required quality of a project manager
is that he needs to be well organised. Planning
can take a long time. A project manager should
find out a task management tool which suits
him the best. Once it becomes a routine to use
the tool, well organised become second
nature. It results in reduction in stress levels.
Interpersonal skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills can be proven
as a stress reliver. Every project manager must
believe that relationships are the most
valuable asset to be successful. The project
manager must build trust, motivate and
challenge the team members whenever
required. The fact that trust is building in the
team can give peace of mind.
Problem Solving
The project manager should be able to stay
calm in every situation because the project
faces a lot of problems, some of them can be
small while some can be really critical. The
project manager must be familiar with problem
solving formulas to identifying the problem,
breaking it down and then develop a plan and
implementation method to solve it.
SOME REAL LIFE
EXAMPLES
Project Recognizing issues and symptoms
The most stressful situation arises when the
Manager’s project manager fails to solve the team
member’s problem and then wonders why the
skills to team member has not shown progress in their
work.
manage stress The project manager should be aware of what
optimal performance is and what is burnout. A
little stress is necessary to remain focus but if
the stress increases it leads to exhaustion and
burnout.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
STRESS

Psychological stress can be as harmful as physical

stress and sometimes it can even be worse and
can become the root cause of many medical
conditions. This stress usually occurs when there
is pressure of meeting deadlines, stringent rules
laid by the management or added responsibilities
given the boss.
We should learn from the work cultures in big
firms like Google, Facebook etc about how to lay
off some of that stress from the employees.
Google for example has an entire recreational
center for its employees where they can play
basketball, table tennis, read books or even take
a nap in the break time.
This culture was not there from the
beginning. In most firms, employees just sit in
a chair in the cafeteria and chit-chat, Google
was no different. However, when Google
became a software giant, the extreme
pressure of performing well and holding the
market share resulted in a decrease in the
productivity of its employees. That is when
the management came up with this work
culture and not only did it increase the level
of employee satisfaction but also increased
their productivity by over 25 percent.
GUILT

Another thing that can create a lot of

stress in the workplace is the feeling of
guilt. An attribute that drives the feeling
of guilt is perfectionism. Kishi Ryoichi was
a 51-year-old civil engineer from Japan
who was building a bridge in Turkey
connecting the cities of Izmit and Yalova.
In the middle of construction, one of the
ropes used as a main supporting structure
broke. Japanese are known for their
perfectionism and seeing his design fail
miserably, Ryoichi felt guilty of not living
up to the expectations and he committed
suicide two days after the rope ruptured.
References

Learning, L. (n.d.). Organizational behavior and human relations. Lumen.

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-organizationalbehavior/chapter/sources-of-stress/.
Types of Stress and Their Symptoms. Mental Help Types of Stress and Their Symptoms Comments. (n.d.).
https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/types-of-stress-and-their-symptoms/.
WebMD. (n.d.). Stress: Ways to manage and reduce it.
https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/tips-to-control-stress.
Types of stress. Good Thinking. (n.d.).https://www.good-thinking.uk/types-stress/
P. (2020, July 7). The Ultimate Guide to Managing Stress as a Project Manager. Parallel Project Training.
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