Stress management

MANAGEMENTPrepared by: Therisha Rose-Lawrence

Objectives

• What is stress?

• Types of Stress

• Sources of Stress

• Signs and Symptoms

• Effects

• How to manage stress?

• Summary

• Bonus

What is Stress?

There is no universally agreed definition in existence.

“Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand.” West Virginia Centers for Independent Living

Stress is “the reaction people may have when presented with demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope”. (World health organization)

Stress may be considered as any physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental unrest and that may be a factor in causing disease. (MedicineNet, In)

What is Stress?

Types of Stress: Eustress

• This is positive stress.

• Motivates

• Short-term

• Is perceived as within our coping abilities

• Feels exciting

• Improves performance

• This is negative stress.

• Causes anxiety or concern

• Can be short- or long-term

• Is perceived as outside of ones coping abilities

• Feels unpleasant

• Decreases performance

• Can lead to mental and

physical problems

Types of Stress: Distress

Sources of Stress

Sources of stress at work

• Unclear job duties/ chain of command

• Unrealistic deadlines

• Change and uncertainty

• Sexual harassment/ harassment

• Work overload

• Leadership style

• New technology

Stress Sources outside work

• Relationships

• Divorce

• Death in family

• Finances/bills

• Relocation

• Illnesses

• Fear of failure

Signs and Symptoms of

Stress

Signs of Stress

OvereatingConstant crying/feeling overwhelmed

Constantly sleeping

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How to Manage the Stress?

Manage Stress

Spa

Yoga

Take a walk/ get some fresh air

Adequate sleep (6-8 hours)

Manage Stress

Eat healthyFamily time/ maintain balance

Exercise Seek counseling

SUMMARY

references

• http://www.mtstcil.org/skills/stress-definition-1.html

• http://www.who.int/occupational_health/topics/stressatwp/en/

• http://www.qube-learning.co.uk/2012/04/stress-management-at-work/

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