Researchers define stress as a physical, mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension. stress is any outside force or event that has an effect on our body or mind
3. objectives
• What is stress
• Types of stress
• Level of stress
• Stressors
• Negative effects of stress
• Signs of stress
• How to manage stress
• Stress management techniques
• Time management
4. What Is Stress
• Researchers define stress as a physical, mental, or
emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental
tension. stress is any outside force or event that has an
effect on our body or mind
• Adrenaline is a chemical naturally produced in our body as
a response to stress.
7. DISTRESS Stress from bad sources
• Difficult work environment
• Death of love one
• Threat of personal injury
EUSTRESS Good Stress
• Getting into college
• Getting engaged
• Winning the lottery
8. Level Of Stress
• 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
9. Stressors
• School
• Work
• Family
• Relationships
• Legal
• Finances
• Health/illness
• Environment
• Living Situation
10. Negative Effects of Stress
1. Physical
• Weight gain/loss
• Unexpected hair loss
• Heart palpitations
• High blood pressure
• Headache
• Back Pain
• Fatigue
11. Signs of Stress
2. Emotional signs of stress
• Mood swings
• Anxiety
• Can lead to depression
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Increased Error
• Poor Decision Making
12. How many hats do you wear?
• Personal
• Work Related
16. How to manage stress with the right
food
• Oatmeal
• Oranges vitamin c
• Black tea
• Pistachios, nuts and seeds, almonds
• Avocados
• Vitamin E, B
• Raw veggies carrot
• Spinach
• Fatty fish
• Milk bed time
• Water intake
17. Managing Stress
1. Physical exercise
• Yoga
• Walk
• Work out routine
• Breathing
• Practice deep breathing
• Progressive muscle relaxation
2. Counseling
• Talk therapy
18. Stress Management Techniques
• Positive self images
• “I feel calm” “I can handle this”
• Do some math 1 to10
• Dial a friend
• Get enough sleep
• Learn what triggers your anxiety
19. Time Management
• Get organized
• Get structured
• Set short term goals
• Set long term goals
• Use a planner
• Daily schedule and “To Do” list
20. Other Helpful tips
• 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
21. Cognitive (Thoughts)
• Pay attention to what you say to yourself
• Identify negative thinking and irrational beliefs
• Negative thinking leads to stress and anxiety
• Teach thought-stopping techniques
22. One negative thought
leads to another………..
then another………..
then another …..
Pretty soon you have ruined your entire life
23. Other tips
• Help others
• Spend quiet time every day
• Be thankful
• Put your faith to work!
24. More Ideas…
• Laugh Often
• Try a New Thing
• Cry
• Exercise & Fresh Air
• Build a Support System – Friends, Family and Co-Workers
• SAY “NO” OCCASSIONALY
25. Even More Ideas
• Let go of perfectionism
• Learn to be flexible
• Relax your standards
• Focus less on pleasing others and more on pleasing yourself
• Stay away from negative people
• Surround yourself with upbeat, flexible and fun people.