STRESS MANAGEMENTPresented by: Tanya Baertsch, Regional Manager

Agenda

1. What is Stress and How Does it Effect Us?

2. Effects of Stress?3. Unhealthy Behaviors4. Identify YOUR Stress & Behaviors5. Stress Management Techniques6. Stress Busting Foods7. Manage your Stress8. EAP

Stress is the overwhelming feelings of lack of control over our environment and an inability to change things

Stress is the “wear and tear” our minds and bodies experience as we attempt to cope with our continually changing environment

What is Stress1.

Stress effects

Loss of productivity Absenteeism Turnover Increased medical expenses Depression Loss of sexual desire/function

Stress and Your Body

Stress is normal up to a point and can be optimal for certain performance related tasks.

Stress becomes a problem when it interferes with a person’s ability to do daily life tasks over a period of a few weeks or impacts their health in a dangerous or risky way.

Stress, Mental Health & Emotional - Wellbeing Depression

20% of US population experiences an episode of depression in their lifetime

Anxiety 19 million American adults

Stress Feelings

Worry Tense Tired Mood Swings Depressed Back & Neck Pain Anger

Increased workloads Workplace issues Company Layoffs Computer Conversions

Job Stress2.

Overeating and/or unhealthy eating

Not eating Smoking Use of alcohol or other

substances Inactivity Not enough sleep or rest

Unhealthy Behaviors3.

Stress Eating

79% of women and 69% of men report stress eating

Sweets and salty foods most common

Stress and Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Heavy drinking is consuming alcohol in excess of 1 drink per day on average for women and greater than 2 drinks per day on average for men (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2004).

Stress and Inactivity

Despite the proven benefits of physical activity, more than 50% of U.S. adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits

26% are not active at all in their leisure time. (Centers for Disease Control)

Define stress Identify stressors in your life Identify unhealthy behaviors

Identify YOUR Stress & Behaviors

4.

Change your thinking Change your behavior Change your lifestyle

Stress Management Techniques

5.

Change your thinking

Re-framing: Change the way you are currently looking at the situation.

Positive thinking: Positive attitudes go a long way in helping us cope with the demands of work and personal life.

Change Your Behavior & Lifestyle

Exercise Meditation Yoga Spiritual Activity Sleep Reevaluate your time Stress-buster buddy

Change Your Behavior & Lifestyle

Deep Breathing Keep a sense of humor Express your feelings Spend time outdoors Plan fun time Eat right

Stress-Busting Foods6.

Complex Carbs

Oranges

Spinach

Fatty Fish

Black Tea

Avocados

Almonds

Bedtime Snack

Take decisive actions Take care of yourself Get Support

Manage your Stress7.

Thanksgiving – Be Grateful!

• Being thankful vs. grateful!• Write down three things that you

are grateful for today.• Repeat this every day.• Research has shown,

it’ll make you happy!

Create a Gratitude Journal

Choose Your Journal

Be Consistent

Write at Least 3 to 5 Things

Be as Specific as You Can

Turn Negatives into Positives

ENERGY GRID

CONTROL NO CONTROL

NOT IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

X X

X X

Feeling Overwhelmed

• If you are struggling to manage stress in your life, you are never alone.

• The EAP is free to you and your family.

• Counseling is ALWAYS confidential.• Simply call to schedule an

appointment:

866-750-1327www.MyRBH.com

Access Code: Salt Lake Community College

Accessing the EAP8.

1-866-750-0512

Ask questions Get crisis

support Request

counseling Access work-life

services

www.MyRBH.com

Learn about EAP Worklife/Wellness

website (Financial, Legal, etc.

Request RBH eAccessTM

Access Code: Salt Lake Community College