STRESS

S T R E S S

WHAT IS STRESS

•Anything that poses a challenge or a threat

to our well being

TYPES OF STRESSAcute

• Body’s immediate reaction to a new challenge

Episodic

• Repetitive stress episode maybe due to a series of very real stressful challenges

Chronic

• Involves demand, pressures & worries that seem to go on forever with little.

SIGNS OF STRESS• When we face stressful event, our bodies respond by activating the nervous system and releasing hormones: 1)Adrenalin 2) Cortisol

• While these physical changes help us to meet the challenges of the stressful situation, they can cause other physical and psychological symptoms if the stress is ongoing and the physical changes don’t settle down.

CONT..SIGNS OF STRESS• These symptom can include:

1.Headaches, other aches and pains (sleep disturbance & insomnia)

2.Upset stomach, indigestion, diarrhea.3.Anxiety.4.Anger.5.depression (fatigue, feeling out of control)

6.Feeling moody, tearful (difficulty concentrating, low self-esteem)

JOB RELATED STRESS & BURNOUT

Are you unhappy with your jobDo you always feel like wasting time & need to go homeDo you feel stressed & depressed all the time

CONT..JOB RELATED STRESS & BURNOUT

Symptoms:

•Do you find yourself glancing at your watch more than four times an hour? Time consciousnes

s

•They don't have any enthusiasm for the job and are simply lifeless.Boredom

•Confidence sinks lower.•doesn't socialize or communicate with co-workers.

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Symptoms:

•suffer fatigue and stress that can eventually lead to a burnout.

Overworked

•If you don't allow employees to work to their full potential they'll feel unproductive and unsatisfied.

Under-worked


solutions:

•Take on different work.•Break daily routine by doing something newTime consciousne

ss•Learning something new.boredom

•Become active.•Take responsibility of training young people in your department

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solutions:

•Need to know how much work you can handle.

Overworked

•Ask for more work.

Under-worked

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

• Breathing Exercises1.can be done at any time of the day and at any place. 2.Irregular, shallow breathing and palpitation are observed

when a person is stressed. So one must concentrate on their breathing pattern and try to take deep and regular breaths.

• Healthy Diet 1.for maintaining health and helping to manage stress. 2.Eating a good, healthy and nutritious breakfast.

• Pursue a Hobby 1.medicines and exercises help to get rid of stress and

bring stability to a great extent, indulging in any creative activities.

2.give you happiness and peace of mind as it is an activity that you love doing.

CONT..STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

• Relationships1. Forming and maintaining relationships

and having a strong support system, helps a person in preventing and dealing with stress.

• Time Management 1.Doing the most important tasks first, followed by the lesser important ones, will help too.

• De-stress and be Happy 1. learn how to cope with stressful

situations and move on.2. Laughter is a powerful stress-relief

medicine. 3. Spend time with your family and friends.

CONCLUSIONS

STRESS

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