Stress Management Stress Management Dolores Cambambia Zachary Carte Judith Farmer Debra Kelbaugh Terry Knuchel OU-PMBA Cohort 4 OU-PMBA Cohort 4 Athens, Ohio April 26, 2008
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