Stress Management, 2011-02-21

Building Stress Mastery … Becoming A More Stress-Hardy Self-Manager

[object Object],Insert client logo Creating Your Own Future™ Series

Opening Words of the Wise (WOW) on Stress “ We live with unprecedented wealth and all it brings. We have leisure, entertainment, convenience, and comfort. Yet stress, frustration, and often-times even despair unexpectedly accompany our unrivalled prosperity. …It’s time to re-examine our assumptions.” -- Richard A. Swenson, American M.D PG P 1

Workshop Overview and Purpose ,[object Object],PG Page 1

You have a challenge! ,[object Object],PG Page 1

Here’s your solution! ,[object Object],PG Page 1

Here’s Your First Money Making Tip (MMT) ,[object Object]

What We Will Cover ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 2

What We Will Cover (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 2

Here’s the ideal! PG Page 2 So, it’s that simple, eh?

Here’s Another MMT! ,[object Object]

What’s In Effective Stress Optimization For You? ,[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 3

What’s In Effective Stress Optimization For You! (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],appiness nergy ppropriate A ttitude ongevity & L ooking Better ime Utilization ealing PG Page 3

Why Do We Care As Leaders & Staff? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 4

44 % 46 % ,[object Object],[object Object],How Stress Affects Workers On-The-Job Source: Institute of HeartMath, 05/03 PG Page 4

- 55 % - 50 % ,[object Object],[object Object],How Stress Affects Workers On-The-Job Source: Institute of HeartMath, 05/03 PG Page 4

Correcting Misconceptions - What Is Stress? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Managing Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],A Layman’s Definition of Stress

Correcting Misconceptions - What The Terms Mean ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 4

Correcting Misconceptions - What The Terms Mean (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 5

“ The Distress Cycle” Stressors Stress Response Poor behaviour, performance & wellness Burnout PG Page 5

The Paradox of Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Body Mind Emotions Will Spirit

Let’s take a Stress Quiz ,[object Object],PG Page 5

Four Dimensions of Dis-tress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Physiological Reactions to Stressors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Psychological Reactions to Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Cognitive Reactions to Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Behavioral Reactions to Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A Confidential Audit ,[object Object],PG Page 5

What Causes Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 6

Words of the Wise (WOW) on Stress Optimization ,[object Object],[object Object]

What Causes Stress (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 6

What Might Cause You To Feel Hopeless? ,[object Object],[object Object]

What Causes Stress (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 7 ,[object Object],[object Object]

The Pressure / Stress Formula ,[object Object],+ People + Helplessness + Hopelessness + Pollution = Pressure Stress + People ~ gfp '42™ PG Page 7

‘ Triplet Distress Demons’ ™ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 7

The Stress Response ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 7

The Deadly Hormone Triggers of “The “Dis-Stress Response” Hypothalamus (in your brain) CRH (from your Hypothalamus Gland) PG Page 5 Cortisol / Adrenaline (from your Adrenal Glands) ACTH (from your Pituitary Gland)

We Manage Best What We Understand (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 7

We Manage Best What We Understand ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 7

Five Basic Stress Symptom Patterns ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 8

How Much Stress Is Too Much Stress?  PG Page 8

Optimizing Your Stress …The Response-Ability Model ,[object Object],PG Page 9 ,[object Object]

Here’s Another MMT! ,[object Object],PG Page 11

Optimal Stress …The Secret to Success ,[object Object],PG Page 9

More WOW on Stress Optimization ,[object Object],[object Object]

The Deadly Dozen ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 10

Please reflect on the major stressors in your life … ,[object Object],PG Page 10

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Exercise: Optimizing Your Stress! PG Page 11

Your Dynamic Dozen ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 11

Your Dynamic Dozen (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PG Page 11

Concluding Words of the Wise on Stress “ The person who doesn’t take time for relaxation will be obliged sooner or later to make time for illness!” ~ John Wanamaker (1838-1922) U.S. businessman

Your Final MMT! ,[object Object],PG Page 11

[object Object],[object Object],Further Resources for you!

Your Best Idea ,[object Object],[object Object]

Different Attitude = Different Result

The Six Distressing Whites™ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Six Stress-Optimizing Naturals™ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Exercises for the Enlightened 

THE TROUBLE WITH "AWFULIZING" ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

GFP's "WORRY WART PRESCRIPTION" ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Deprivation Survival Rates  40 days without food  3 days without water  8 minutes without air  1 second without hope. PG Page 6

“ WOW’ On ‘Hopelessness’ ,[object Object],[object Object],Bills Family

Learn to Relax (cont’d) ,[object Object],[object Object]

Inducing the Relaxation Response ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Build Stress Resiliency By Changing Negative Thinking ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How Do You Think? "I'm a failure at everything. I'll never get anywhere." (permanent & universal cause) Pessimistic Thinking "I didn't check that work well enough. Next time, I'll make sure I do ." (temporary & specific cause) Optimistic Thinking

What Does Spirituality Mean Anyway? Martin Seligman

What Does Spirituality Mean Anyway? (cont’d.) ,[object Object],[object Object],-- Martin E. P. Seligman, "Authentic Happiness", 2004

What Does A ‘Spirituality Strength’ Look Like? ,[object Object],-- Martin E. P. Seligman, "Authentic Happiness", 2004

Words of the Wise (WOW) on Spirituality ,[object Object],[object Object]

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