STRESS

STRESS

By -
Sahil Kumar
Ashish Badwal
Parteek Yadav
Garvit
 STRESS

Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes
you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.
Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as
when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline.

Stress can also be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological
strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action . 
TYPES OF STRESS
 SOURCES OF STRESS
1) Internal Stressors : They originate within a person e.g. cancer, feeling of depression

2) External Stressors : It originates outside the individual e.g. moving to another city, death in a family.

3) Development Stressors: It occurs at predictable time throught an individuals life e.g. child beginning of school.

4) Situational Stressors: They are unpredictable and occur at any time during life. It may be positive or negative e.g.
death of a family member, marriage/divorce.
 CAUSES OF STRESS

Causes of Work Stress :

• Being unhappy in your job
• Having a heavy workload or too much responsibility
• Working long hours
• Having poor management, unclear expectations of your work, or no say in the
decision-making process
• Working under dangerous conditions
• Being insecure about your chance for advancement or risk of termination
• Having to give speeches in front of colleagues
• Facing discrimination or harassment at work, especially if your company isn't
supportive
Causes Of Life Stress :
• The death of a loved one
• Divorce
• Loss of a job
• Increase in financial obligations
• Getting married
• Moving to a new home
• Chronic illness or injury
• Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem)
• Taking care of an elderly or sick family member
• Traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, theft or violence against you or a loved
one
TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS
 TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS
1) Talk to a Friend : When something’s really bothering you, it can help to share your feelings with a buddy. In
fact, more talkative folks tend to be happier in general. So vent to a coworker, friend, or family member.

2) Meditate: Five minutes of peace is all it takes to reap the benefits of meditation. There’s evidence that just
two quick bouts of silent meditation per day can relieve stress and depression. Find a comfortable spot in a
quiet place, focus on your breath, and feel those anxieties start to disappear.

3) Listen to Music: No matter what the song, sometimes belting out the lyrics to a favorite tune makes
everything seem all right. If you’re in a public place, just listening to music can be a quick fix for a bad mood.
Classical music can be especially relaxing right before bedtime.

4) Laugh: Laughter is one of the sillier ways to beat stress, but there’s science behind it. A fit of hysterics
can increase blood flow and boost Immunity. You can watch comedy shows and movies on T.V. or Mobiles.

5) Cuddle With a Pet: After a rough day, snuggle up with a pet. Pets can boost self-esteem and even ease the
sting of social rejection.
6) Do Some Yoga : Yoga can help reduce stress because it promotes relaxation, which is the natural
opposite of stress. Yoga can benefit three aspects of ourselves that are often affected by stress: our
body, mind, and breathing.

7) Breathe: Slow, deep breaths can help lower blood pressure and heart rate. Try pranayama breathing, a
yogic method that involves breathing through one nostril at a time to relieve anxiety. The technique is
supposed to work the same way as acupuncture, balancing the mind and body.

8) Chew Gum: A stick of gum is a surprisingly quick and easy way to beat stress. No matter the flavor, just
a few minutes of chewing can actually reduce anxiety and lower cortisol levels.

9) Eat and drink to optimize your health : Some people try to reduce stress by drinking alcohol or eating too
much. These actions may seem to help in the moment, but actually may add to stress in the long run. Caffeine
also can compound the effects of stress. Consuming a healthy, balanced diet can help to combat stress.

10) Make Time for Hobbies : You need to set aside time for things you enjoy. Try to do something every day that
makes you feel good, and it will help relieve your stress. Relaxing hobbies include things like playing , reading,
Swimming , Watching Movie, etc.
CONSEQUENCES OF WORKPLACE STRESS – COMPANY
CASE STUDY

The issue of work-related stress has been addressed by researchers for a decade,
while less interest in the issue has been shown by company executives. In spite of the
known effects of work-related stress, not sufficient attention is devoted to it by the
top management. A case study was applied in our research to investigate the stress
level of employees and consequences of workplace stress in the chosen company. Our
research activity was supported by personal observation, document analysis,
interviews and a questionnaire survey. The results show that negative impact of
stress on the employee health (calculated economic effect of stress) is significantly
higher than the cost of employee training. Creating a pleasant work environment and
improving the cooperation of co-workers may result in reduction of sick leave and the
employee fluctuation
The review of scientific literature shows that stress was an unknown phenomenon 100
years ago both in private life and the world of work. The first records about stress date
back to the 1930s, when it was described as physical strain or physical symptoms
resulting from overload. Over the years, both physical and psychological overload have
become symbolic expressions (Seilerová, 2019), and nowadays we think about stress as
mental strain.

What has changed during the years? What is the reason that people are unable or less able
to cope with difficulties they face in life?
THANK YOU