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STRESS MANAGEMENTBy: S P DAS, GIET,BBSR
ARE U STRESSED….????
Stress…
Researchers define stress as a physical, mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension.
The rate of wear & tear on the body.
Course Objectives
To increase understanding of the dynamics of stress
To increase awareness of the role of stress in everyday life
To avoid stress To increase awareness of multiple stress
management options
Course Highlights
Introduction To Stress Management Finding Your Optimum Stress Levels Symptoms of stress Myths of Stress Types of stress Stressors
Meditation Taking Exercise Physical Stress Reduction Time Management Improving Attitudes Slowing Down Health and Nutrition Healthy Environment
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Stress Can Be Helpful or Harmful
Helpful (eustress): extra energy to meet physical challenges, solve problems and reach goals
Harmful (distress): can cause headaches, backaches, loss of appetite etc.
Is All Stress Bad?
Moderate levels of stress may actually improve performance and efficiency
Too little stress may result in boredom
Too much stress may cause an unproductive anxiety level
Signs of Stress Physical
Headache Back Pain Fatigue Aches Pains Frequent colds Chest painsWeight gain/lossUnexpected hair lossHigh blood pressure
Mental Difficulty Concentrating Avoiding tasks and responsibilities Negative mental attitude Poor Decision Making loss of sense of humor Mental lethargy Arguing Increased Errors
Emotional • anxiety• short temper• nervousness• impatience• depression • anger• frustration • worry • fear and • becoming easily discouraged.
Common Behavioral and Social Symptoms of Stress
Nervous habits Increased eating Smoking and drinking Crying, yelling Swearing Blaming Throwing things, hitting Suffering loneliness Distrusting Unsatisfactory family relationships Engaging in socially unacceptable behavior, e.g.
drinking and driving. Being late to work
Myths of Stress
All stress is bad Stress will not hurt you No symptoms, no stress Only major symptoms of stress are
harmful
Types of Stress
Survival stress Internally
generated stress Environmental
and job stress Fatigue and
overwork
Survival Stress-1
Where you are in a physically or emotionally threatening situation, your body adapts to help you react more effectively to meet the threat
This is controlled mainly by release of adrenaline. The changes are quite powerful and useful in a ‘flight or fight’ situation. The main ones are:
Survival Stress-2
Adrenaline mobilizes sugars, giving your body access to more strength, energy and stamina. This helps your to fight harder or run faster
It reduces the blood supply to your skin and short-term inessential organs. This minimizes bleeding if you are hurt, and ensures that energy is not wasted on processes that are not immediately useful
You may experience nausea or diarrhea: this eliminates excess weight that might otherwise slow you down
Internally Generated Stress & Anxiety
Stress can cause the levels of a chemical called noradrenalin to rise in and between nerve cells. This gives a feeling of confidence and elation that some people like
Perfectionism Anxiety
Environmental Stressors
Crowding and invasion of personal space
Insufficient working and living space
Noise Dirty or untidy
conditions Pollutions A badly organized or
run down environment
Chemical and Nutritional Stressors
Caffeine Alcohol Bursts of sugar
from sweets or chocolate
Too much salt Smoking
Lifestyle and Job Stressors
Too much or too little work
Time pressures and deadlines
Responsibility for people, budgets or equipment
Frustration and boredom with current role
Lack of clear plans and goals
Demands from clients Financial or relationship
problems Poor health Family changes such as
birth, death, marriage, or divorce etc
Managing Stress
What is your favorite stress reliever?
1.Laugh unconditionally
2.Eat Healthy Foods
Add veg & fiber to ur food
Eating
Cut down on sugar, caffeine, processed foods
Eat nutritiously: all food groups, especially fresh fruits and veggies
Eat a little every couple of hours or so
Eat slowly
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3. NO!!!
4. Drink sufficient water
5. Water Theme for Stress Reduction
Water’s Importance Water is associated with life. Human settlements evolved along rivers & waterways. “Water is the universal remedy” as written in the ancient
Vedas (the first literature produced 10 to 15 thousand years ago).
Whether sunny or foggy or cloudy My favorite is to bundle up and go on a cloudy
day, when no one else is there Staring out to sea makes my troubles seem so
small. The ocean reminds me of my place in the world and my stresses suddenly take their proper proportion.
Weekend Trips to the Beach
Water Theme Continued
Walks Along Bay Shore After WorkBath at morning Hot Baths in the EveningsWith mellow music, a good magazine or book,
candles,bubbles…it all helps to erase a crazed day.
Take a deep shower sometimes in rain, in sea or in a
fountain .
Sometimes drive a bike in rain, if possible.
6.Exercise Stress Relief Strategies
1. Body relaxation exercises
- breathing techniques
- guided imagery2. Physical exercise
-yoga-work out routine
3. Meditation4. Counseling
-talk therapy positive talk
Exercise Aerobic exercises & activitiesStrengthen your heart, lungs and associated blood vessels and increase stamina.A) WalkingB) Jogging C) SwimmingD) Aerobic dancingRunning - most popular form of aerobic exercise.
Improves your cardiovascular efficiency and your metabolism. Heart is strengthened and enlarged Blood vessels become more elastic Oxygen utilization becomes more efficient Resting pulse rate is lowered Level of blood fats such as triglycerides and cholesterol is most likely to be
lowered
Each one of these meaning less chance of high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, heart attack or stroke
ExerciseMuscular strengthening exercises increase strength and size (bulk) of muscles or
groups of musclesMuscular endurance exercise improves stamina (tone) of muscles as well as
groups of muscles.Flexibility exercises decrease muscle tension improve flexibility of specific muscle groups help maintain joint mobility improve circulation helps prevent injury.
7.Socialize
8. Nurture Your Spirituality
Temple , Church, etc Help others Spend quiet time every day Be thankful Think positively Put your faith to work! "I am at peace in the midst of chaos or madness.
No person, place or thing has the power to upset me.".
9.Go for a long drive in a moonlit night
Or go for a voyage in a moonlit night
10. Get a Pet
11.Time Management
Get organized Get structured Set short term goals Set long term goals Use a planner:
daily schedule and “To Do” list
12.Relaxation
Breathing: practice deep breathing Progressive muscle relaxation Meditation Tapes, CDs etc.: Either something
structured (commercial) or soothing music
Choose and schedule it in
13.Cognitive (Thoughts)
Pay attention to what you say to yourself
Identify negative thinking and irrational beliefs
Negative thinking leads to stress and anxiety
Teach thought-stopping techniques
One negative thought
leads to another……….. then another……….. then another …..
Pretty soon you have ruined your entire life
14.Get Enough Sleep
15.Learn to say
NO.
Stress Management
16.Lighter moments
17.Improving Attitudes
What to do about:
Rudeness
Hurting actions/words
Frustration
Saying always no
18.Relax Our brain fires electrical waves at 14 or
more cycles a second. These are beta waves and are great for
getting tasks done, but not for learning new things.
Taking a few minutes to relax deeply slows your brain waves down.
These slower waves are alpha waves. They occur at between 7 and 14 cycles a
second Studies show alpha waves improve
learning.
19.Eliminating Stress From Your Environment
A poorly organized living space can be a major source of stress.
If your environment is well organized and pleasant, then it can help to reduce stress and increase productivity.
To improve air quality:
Ban smoking Open windows Use an ioniser Have plants in the room.
Bad lighting can cause eye strain and increase fatigue, as can light that is too bright, or light that shines directly into your eyes. Fluorescent lighting can also be tiring. What you may not appreciate is that the quality of light may also be important.
Try experimenting with working by a window or using full spectrum bulbs in your desk lamp. You will probably find that this improves the quality of your working environment.
Decoration & avoid noise
A chaotic and cluttered living or work space adds to stress.
Don’t be dogmatic, but keep the area you are working in free of clutter.
Have calming and happy decorations.
More Ideas…
Try a New Thing Cry Learn to be flexible Relax Exercise & Fresh Air Build a Support System – Friends, Family
and Co-Workers Focus less on pleasing others and more on
pleasing yourself Create a mental image of a pleasant and relaxing place
in your mind.
Even More Ideas Sometimes go to a movie Stay away from negative people Surround yourself with upbeat,
flexible and fun people. Sometimes play a computer or video
game. Sometimes do cooking or gardening Clean the house and surrounding Expect some frustrations, failures and
sorrows. Always be kind and gentle with yourself –
be a friend to yourself.
Benefits of Stress Management
Physical health gets better-more energy and stamina
Emotions stabilized-positive attitude-hopeful/happier
Ability to focus improved-able to learn and achieve
And Landers said…
“People take advantage of you only with your permission”.
Live with an Attitude of Gratitude Be Grateful for
what you have.