In today's fast-paced world, managing stress is crucial for maintaining a healthy and balanced life. This SlideShare presentation delves into effective strategies and practical tips to navigate and alleviate stress in various aspects of your daily routine.

1. STRESS MANAGEMENT

2. WHAT IS STRESS??
Stress is the body’s automatic response to any physical or mental
demand placed on it.
Adrenaline is a chemical naturally produced in our body as a response
to stress .

3. TYPES OF STRESS
• Acute stress
Acute stress happens to everyone. It’s the body’s immediate reaction to a new
and challenging situation
• Episodic acute stress
Episodic acute stress is when you have frequent episodes of acute stress.This
might happen if you’re often anxious and worried about things you suspect may
happen
• Chronic stress
When you have high-stress levels for an extended period of time, you have chronic
stress. Long-term stress like this can have a negative impact on your health

4. 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

5. SIGNS OF STRESS
• Difficulty breathing.
• Panic attacks.
• Blurred eyesight or sore eyes.
• Sleep problems.
• Fatigue.
• Muscle aches and headaches.
• Chest pains and high blood
pressure.
• Indigestion or heartburn.

6. IDENTIFYING STRESSERS
• Situations, activities, and relationships that cause ‘trauma’ to
one’s physical, emotional, or psychological self
•Examples:Work, Emotional, Legal, Finances, Health/illness,
Environment, Living Situation.

7. EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF STRESS
 Mood swings
 Anxiety
 Can lead to depression
 Can also lead to unhealthy coping strategies (i.e.
alcohol, drugs

8. MANAGING STRESS
 YOGA EXCERCISES
 TAKE HELP FROM FRIENDS
 THERAPHY
 SPEND TIME WITH PETS
 MEDITATION
 HOBBIES
 MUSIC
 DE-STRESS EXCERICISE
 SELF TIME/CARE.

9. TIPS TO AVOID STRESSFUL LIFE
Changing perceptions and
expectations
Break jobs/tasks into
manageable parts
Set reasonable/realistic goals
Avoid procrastination
Set boundaries
Don’t compromise your
values/beliefs
Schedule “me” time
Avoid caffeine

10. BENEFITS OF MANAGING STRESS
Physical health gets better
more energy and stamina
Emotions stabilized
positive attitude
hopeful/happier
Ability to focus improved
able to learn and achieve

11. ONLINE APPLICATIONS
• You have at your fingertips multiple resources
through your electronic device to help you deal
with stress:
• Complete Relaxation: Guided Meditation for a
Happy, Stress Free Life
• The Mindfulness App
• Calm – Meditate, Sleep, Relax

12. THANKYOU