Stress Management

Stress Stress ManagementManagement

Dolores CambambiaZachary CarteJudith Farmer

Debra KelbaughTerry Knuchel

OU-PMBA Cohort 4OU-PMBA Cohort 4

Athens, OhioApril 26, 2008

DO YOU SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE THIS?

Stressed At Work

…….OR MAYBE LIKE THIS?

StressThe body’s reaction to change:

physical, emotional, social, psychological

• CHANGE = STRESSOR

• STRESSOR:

NEGATIVE = Distress

POSITIVE = Eustress

Perceptions vs Reality

Perceptions or Realities:

• Moral values and personal beliefs

• Personality

• Culture / family background

• Past experiences

• Gender

• Life style

• Age

Sources of Stress

• Environmental factors - such as excessive noise, bad weather or natural disasters, busy traffic, pollution, problems with roommates or neighbors.

• Social Factors- deadlines, financial problems, group projects, disagreements, demands on time and attention, dating, balancing work and school, loss of a loved one, conflicts with family

Sources of Stress (cont)

• Physiological factors – adolescence, illness, accidents, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, alcohol or drug use/abuse, sleep disturbances, muscle tension, headaches, upset stomach.

• Thoughts – perception of events, expecting too much from others, making decisions, having a pessimistic attitude, expecting problem-free living, worrying, being perfectionist, being competitive, being self-critical, making assumptions.

(Counseling and Career Devlop. Cntr., 2006)

Activity 6: Vulnerability to Stress

http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/counseling/workshop/stress/stress10.html

Eat healthy, exercise, have friends Caffeine, drugs, alcohol abuse

What Can Managers Do to Reduce Stress?

• Stress ManagementStress Management– Stress Management Training– Employee Assistance Programs

• Organizational ChangesOrganizational Changes– Improve Communications– Consult Employees

Tips for Reducing Stress

• Find a support system

• Change your attitude

• Get organized• Take breaks• Take care of

yourself

• Learn to say “no”• Exercise• Be realistic• Find a hobby• Slow down• Laugh, use

humor• Learn to relax

Coping with Stress Strategies

• Breathing

• Meditation

• Visualization

• Massage

• Yoga

Closing Remarks and Questions