What is Stress and How does it affect me

1. Coping with
Stressful Times
Coaching Module

2. Personal
My
Name
I’m
good at
?
My
Favorite
Color?
My
Favorite
Food?

3. Professional
Working with
xx for ?
What I like
most about
xx is ?
The most
important
thing for me
at any
company is ?
If it were up
to me, the 1
thing I would
change here
and now is ?

4. My thoughts
&
My needs
Thoughts
What came to your mind
when you received the
invitation…
What are you expecting?
Needs
What is it that you need
to learn about under this
subject that you believe
can benefit you?

5. 5
What is Stress /
Anxiety?
Feelings
The Emotional
Spiral
Staying
Focused
& Sane
The Path From Stress to Sanity
The Trigger(s)?
Danger Fighting
Techniques

6. Get to Know
the Monster
Stress is your body's
reaction to a trigger and
is generally a short-
term experience.
Stress is a response to
a threat in any given
situation.
Anxiety is a sustained
mental health disorder
that can be triggered
by stress.

7. Stress Manifestation
Emotional
Mood
swings
Negative
feelings
Hopeless
Mental
Lack of
focus
Memory loss
Depression
Behavioural
Unhealthy
Eating
Smoking,
drinking,
social media
Tardiness
Physical
Muscle
tension /
pains
Sleep
problems
Low / High
blood
pressure
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8. WORK /
FINANCIALS
CULTURE /
MEDIA
FOOD /
EMOTIONS
YOUR PAST /
RELATIONSHIPS
Identify Your Trigger(s) & Insecurities

9. Pinpoint
Your
Feeling(s)

14. Technique
1

15. What we learnt today
What is Stress and How does it affect me
My triggers and feelings
R.A.I.N. Technique to manage my emotions

16. Merci 
Until next time …
#Be Better & Take care of Yourself

17. Coping with
Stressful Times
Coaching Module

18. What is the 1 thing
people keep searching
for as long as they live?

19. What’s your
definition of
Happy?

20. Why aren’t we happy?
Globally, more than 25% of
mental illnesses arise due to
workplace stress.
Workplace stress
leads to suppressed
emotions over time

21. Why is WFH Stressful?
No structure
Distraction
Heavy use of mobile
Social Isolation
Min or no personal
quality time

22. Pinpoint
Your
Feeling(s)

24. Studies have proven that corporates who
implement wellness programs in their
organization achieve a 3:1 ROI
Happy employees
Happy customers
More Business

25. “Solve for Happy” by Mo Gawdat
6 grand illusions - 7 blind spots - 5 ultimate truths
Design Thought Memories
Change Filters Emotions
Fear Exaggeration Love
Predictions Now Control
Time Assumptions Self
Death Knowledge Labels

26. “Solve for Happy” by Mo Gawdat
6 grand illusions
• Thought
• Self
• Knowledge
• Time
• Control
• Fear
5 ultimate
truths
• Now
• Change
• Love
• Death
• Design
7 blind spots
• Filters
• Assumptions
• Predictions
• Memories
• Labels
• Emotions
• Exaggeration

27. Express
to
D-stress

28. Staying focused and Sane … The 4 Pillars of Health
Nutrition & Hydration
You are what you eat and how much you
hydrate. Steer away from Sugar, Flour
and processed food for more energy,
productivity and fueling up your body.
Drink a minimum of 8 cups of water a day
to flush out toxins, improve your digestion
and refresh your system
Movement
You are how you move  any kind of
activity or physical effort helps sustain or
improves health and fitness. Walking,
running, stretching, housecleaning …
Find an Exit … Self-Care
Reading – Coloring – Talking to a friend Bubble
Bath – Music – Dance – Meditation – Massage
– Going to the hairdresser – Vacation …
Sleep
You are how you sleep! It’s the natural
periodic suspension of consciousness during
which the powers of the body are restored!

29. Peace of Mind …
1. Stop thinking about the past and
future … just stop over-thinking
2. Practice being in the present
moment
3. Keep it simple … Take it easy …
Take it one day at a time
4. Establish a morning routine that
sets the tone of your day
5. Make each day count and
celebrate your achievement no
matter how small

31. What we learnt today
Stress and impact on the organization
D-stress technique to manage my emotions
How to stay focused and sane with peace of mind

32. My opinion
&
My Awareness
Opinion
Your feedback is highly
valuable and appreciated
Please share;
1 positive feedback
1 constructive feedback
Awareness
They say Knowledge is Power.
Please share what is the main
beneficial learning point,
insight, new info that you
gained from this module

33. Shokran 
#Be Better & Take care of Yourself