HAPPY HOLIDAYS

WITH NO STRESS
IN
THREE STEPS

PRESENTED BY:
FARAZ SHAH
WHAT IS STRESS?

■ Stress can 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. Everyone experiences stress to some
degree. The way you respond to stress,
however, makes a big difference to your
overall well-being.
 STRESS REPONSE
 Pupils dilate Physical
 Gastrointestinal issues
 Rapid heartbeat / B.P.
 Memory problems Cognitive
 Anxiousness
 Concentration problems
 Overwhelmed feeling Emotional
 Depression
 Short temper
 Changes in eating Behavioral
 Changes in sleep
 Crutches (ie: alcohol)
 Who Gets Stressed?

 Parents (35%) are the most consistent group reporting

stress.

 Women (33%) feel more stressed than men (31%) during

the holidays.

 People who have a college degree (24%) are less stressed.

Source: Mental Health America (formerly known as the
National Mental Health Association),
 Causes of Holiday Stress:

 Unrealistic expectations
 Excessive gift buying – financial stress
 Parties, cooking, cleaning, etc. –
feelings of being overwhelmed or
exhausted
 Personal worth – depression
Ways To Reduce Stress

• LAUGH
• EXERCISE
• SLEEP
• BREATH
• FOOD
• MUSIC
• MASSAGE
 LAUGH

Laughter releases endorphins that

improve mood & decrease levels of the
stress-causing hormones cortisol and
adrenaline. It’s hard to learn to laugh it
off. Watching a funny movie is a great
place to start.
 EXERCISE

It’s difficult to fit exercise

into a busy work week.
Make time for you. Even
a short walk can offer
immediate relief to a
stressful situation.
 SLEEP

The vicious cycle of stress:

stress causes you to lose sleep
and a lack of sleep causes
stress. Make it a point to get
the doctor recommended
hours of sleep, 7 to 8 hours.
 MUSIC

Music can slow

your heart rate,
help you meditate
and focus so you
can reduce stress.
Music can also
influence your
mood.
 MAKE PLANS

Making plans with friends or

family cany reduce your stress
level
THANK YOU