Stress Management derek hendrik z
May 08, 2015
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Derek Hendrikz Consulting
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The moment you stress, your body goes on
ALERT
It is like a 911 call…
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When the stress response gets triggered, it overridesALL other systems of the body.
It virtually transforms and affects change in all major organ systems to provide us with quick energy.
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Our senses become increasingly alert to the threat of potential danger.
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Adrenaline and cortisol, the stress hormones, flood our bloodstream to increase the body's metabolism
and overcome the effects of fatigue.
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Breathing becomes shallow as it speeds up to supply increased oxygen to our muscles.
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Heart rate and blood pressure are increased to rush blood to our arms and legs.
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Sugars, fats and cholesterol from the liver are converted into fuel for quick energy.
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Saliva dries up and the digestion and elimination systems are stopped so blood can be directed
away from our internal organs to our muscles and brain.
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Muscles become tense ready for action.
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Perspiration cools the body allowing it to burn more energy.
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Blood clotting mechanisms are activated to protect us from blood loss in case of injury.
The immune system's efficiency is suppressed.
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The sleep process is blocked.
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Normally, these reactions are controlled by the duration and intensity of the threat.
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“In times of great stress or adversity, it's
always best to keep busy, to plough
your anger and your energy into
something positive.”
Lee Iacocca
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Stress
The emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from an
external environment.
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Stress Reactions…
• tension, • irritability, • inability to concentrate, • headache and • increased heartbeat.
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Scorecard:
• Scores of 1-6 Few Hassles • Scores of 7-12 Pretty Good Control • Scores of 13-17 Danger Zone. Watch out! • Scores of 18+ Stressed Out. You may need
help.
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