Sidhanth Stress Managemnt

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STRESS MANAGEMENTSTRESS MANAGEMENTstressstress -- what it is and how to manage itwhat it is and how to manage it

Presenter:

SidhanthSingh


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What is Stress?What is Stress?

MentalMental

PhysicalPhysical

EmotionalEmotional


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Stress is . . .Stress is . . .

the bodys response to anythe bodys response to any

demand placed on it.demand placed on it.Whether pleasant or unpleasant.Whether pleasant or unpleasant.

Dr. Hans SelyeDr. Hans Selye(the Father of Stress Research)(the Father of Stress Research)

FightFightororFlightFlight


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What causes you stress?What causes you stress?


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Stress is . . .Stress is . . .

A NORMALNORMAL part of life.

Our problem is not stress but

OVERSTRESSOVERSTRESS

or

too much of the WRONGWRONG kind of stress.


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Bad StressBad Stress

whenyouvereachedthelimitswhenyouvereachedthelimits

ofyourabilityto cope . . .ofyourabilityto cope . . .

Ifeel under a lot of pressure - its just too much!

Everything and everyone bothers me.

Idont have any patience anymore.

Ijust seem to get into conflicts with everyone.

Ijust cant seem to do anything right!


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Short Term ResponsesShort Term Responses

jittery or butterflies in stomach

lump in throat

tightness in chest

heart pounding

pain in neck or back

feel all wound up racing thoughts

fly off the handle at something minor


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MajorCauses ofStressMajorCauses ofStress

personal loss

illness or injury

job change - PCS

financial problems

family changes upcoming retirement

CHANGE OF ANY KIND


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Signs ofStressSigns ofStress

anxiety

bursts of anger

low frustration tolerance

tired all the time

irritability

forgetfulness accident proneness

not able to relax


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Physical Symptoms ofStressPhysical Symptoms ofStress

migraine or tension headaches

muscle aches

tiredness or fatigue

back pain

ulcers high blood pressure

skin problems


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How to Handle StressHow to Handle Stress

1. Admit you are stressed

2. Identify theCAUSES

Is there anythingyou can change?

Arethere ways in which YOUare

beingyourOWNWorst Enemy?

3. TakePROACTIVEsteps to manage it


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Twelve Steps to Stress ReliefTwelve Steps to Stress Relief

1. Know yourLIMITATIONS and set realistic goals

2. The only person you can change isYOU

3. Dont fightIMPOSSIBLE SITUATIONS

Godgrantmethe Serenity

to acceptthethings I cannotchange,

the Courageto changethethings I can,

andthe Wisdom to knowthe difference.


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Twelve Steps to Stress ReliefTwelve Steps to Stress Relief

4. KeepPERSPECTIVE

andthis too shallpass

Take one day ata time

Find humorin your situation

5. Avoid too muchCHANGE all at once

6. RESOLVE DIFFERENCES right away

7. REST and RELAX - learn to let go


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Twelve Steps to Stress ReliefTwelve Steps to Stress Relief8. EatHEALTHY FOOD - watch your diet

9. Get plenty ofEXERCISE

10. Share yourFEELINGS

11. Do something you enjoy

12. Practice theRELAXATION RESPONSE

SayRELAX20times

Letyour bodygetheavy


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How to Handle Negative ThoughtsHow to Handle Negative Thoughts

(realize the power of your mind)

1. Say to yourselfSTOP!

2. DIVERT your attention

3. Keep

PERS

PECTIVE

4. Say the word RELAX 20 times

and let your body get heavy


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OtherSuggestionsOtherSuggestions

Use Relaxation Tapes

Meditate

Engageyourself

Listento soothing music


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THANKS!!!!!

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