2. What is Stress?? “Our response to any situation we find challenging, frightening, or difficult” “the nonspecific response of the human organism to any demand placed upon it.” Jay the image consultant
8. Stress and Life-style Life Events Daily Events Beliefs & Attitude Social support Meaning in Life Environmental stressors Stress as necessary motivation Stress as glamour Men , Women , Stress Jay the image consultant
12. Physical Stress signs Increased breathing Heart rate increase Muscles tighten Cold clammy hands Hands shake Jay the image consultant
13. Long Term Physical Signs Immune system less efficient GI tract disorders Fatigue Sleeplessness Longer recovery from injury Endocrine system problems Jay the image consultant
14. Mental Stress Signs Anxiety Forgetfulness Depression Apathy Confusion Insomnia Jay the image consultant
15. Behavioral Signs of Stress Hostility Restlessness Irritability Under/over eating Quick Tempered Upset ,worried ,tearful Demotivated Difficulty in concentration Difficulty in making decisions Loss of interest in self and others Jay the image consultant
16. Signs of Job Stress Resist going to work Tired all day Watch the clock Loss of concentration Not open to change Excessive absenteeism Jay the image consultant
18. How To Manage Stress Identify your stressors Know how you react Learn techniques to deal with stress Integrate stress management into your daily life Jay the image consultant
19. Mental Techniques Time management Organize Re-label Problem solve Jay the image consultant
20. Identify Important Things Identify your values Set goals Establish priorities Jay the image consultant
22. Workplace Skills Delegate Anticipate problems Be assertive Be decisive Organize Balance work and personal time Jay the image consultant
23. Physical Techniques Body Scan – “relax-let go” Deep breathing Exercise Meditation Imagery Nutrition Rest Laughter Jay the image consultant
24. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Description A stress management technique that uses progressive contraction and relaxation of muscle groups throughout the body. Jay the image consultant
25. Deep Breathing Description A stress management technique wherein the Individual concentrates on “breathing away” the tension and inhaling fresh air to the entire body. Jay the image consultant
26. Visual Imagery Description Mental visualization of relaxing images and scenes to induce body relaxation in times of stress or as an aid in the treatment of certain medical conditions such as cancer, asthma, chronic pain, hypertension and obesity. Jay the image consultant
27. Autogenic Training Description A stress management technique using a form of self-suggestion, wherein an individual achieves an auto hypnotic state by repeating and concentrating on feelings and desired states. Jay the image consultant
28. Thought Channelization Description A management technique in which a person learns to reliably focus their thoughts so that responses that are not ordinarily under voluntary control can be channelized for higher ends, which gives feedback for good habits, so that the capacity of the minds freed for higher contemplation. Jay the image consultant
29. MEDITATION Description A higher aspiration or self actualization technique used to gain control over one’s attention by clearing he mind and blocking out the stressor(s) responsible for tension, and to enable the mind to achieve a higher level of insight. Jay the image consultant
30. JAY the Image Consultant Contact 9953171514 , 9911758682 Mail at jaytheheimageconsultant@rediff.com Log on to www.jaytheimageconsultant.com Jay the image consultant