Stress management at work place

S = P > R• Stress occurs when the pressure is greater than

the resource

Stress – a feeling of tension that occurs

when a person assesses that a given

situation is about to exceed his or her

ability to cope and consequently will

endanger his or her well-being.

• Also known as Occupational Stress

• "The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work.“

• Stress is not an illness – it is a state. However, if stress becomes too excessive and prolonged, mental and physical illness may develop.

Work-Related Stressors

Role

Ambiguity

Work

Overload Occupation

Resource

Inadequacy

Working

Conditions

Management

StyleMonitoring

Job

Security

C = CONTROLWhat can you do to help

yourself combat the negative effects of stress ?

A = AWARNESS

B = BALANCE

C = CONTROL

Positive thinking; Reframing .

Be Assertive; Get Organised; Humor; Time Management.

Diet; Smoking & Alcohol; Exercise; Sleep; Relaxation.

• People from all walks of life suffer from stress one way or another.

• Stress can make you weak so if you do not take care of yourself you can get sick which can lead to more problems down the road.

• When stress becomes excessive it can be very damaging. It can harm: health, happiness, work performance, team spirit and co-operation, relationships and personal development

• It is important to recognise and address the underlying causes of stress, or else the experience of stress will never go away.

Only One Group of

People Have No

Stress