7. Chronicâ (âŹlong termâ)
⢠Stressor is present
around for a longer time
⢠is dangerous,â because
people get used to it
(âŹignore chronic stress)
⢠can lead to health
problems
⢠Patients are trapped in
an unhappiness and
never-ending "âŹtroubles"âŹ,â
can not find a way out of
a desperate situations.
8. The signs of stress
Stress Warning Signs and Symptoms
Cognitive Symptoms Emotional Symptoms
â˘Memory problems
â˘Inability to concentrate
â˘Poor judgment
â˘Seeing only the negative
â˘Anxious or racing thoughts
â˘Constant worrying
â˘Moodiness
â˘Irritability or short temper
â˘Agitation,â inability to relax
â˘Feeling overwhelmed
â˘Sense of loneliness and isolation
â˘Depression or general unhappiness
Physical Symptoms Behavioral Symptoms
â˘Aches and pains
â˘Diarrhea or constipation
â˘Nausea,â dizziness
â˘Chest pain,â rapid heartbeat
â˘Loss of sex drive
â˘Frequent colds
â˘Eating more or less
â˘Sleeping too much or too little
â˘Isolating yourself from others
â˘Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
â˘Using alcohol,â cigarettes,â or drugs to relax
â˘Nervous habits (âŹe.g. nail biting,â pacing)
10. What are stressors?
⢠chemical or biological agent,â environmental condition,â external stimulus or
an event that causes stress to an organism.
⢠have physical,â chemical and mental responses inside of the body.
17. How to manage workplace stress?
⢠Tip 1: Recognize warning signs of excessive stress at work
- If you ignore the warning signs of work stress, they can lead to bigger problems.
⢠Tip 2: Reduce job stress by taking care of yourself
-Get moving
-Make food choices that keeps you going
-Drink alcohol in moderation
-Get enough sleep
18. ⢠Tip 3: Reduce job stress by prioritizing and
organizing
-Time and Task management
⢠Tip 4: Reduce job stress by improving emotional
intelligence
- Emotional intelligence is about communicating with others in ways that
draw people to you, overcome differences, repair wounded feelings, and
tension and stress.
19. Tip 5: Reduce job stress by breaking bad habits
ďą Eliminate self-defeating behaviors
o Resist perfectionism.
o Aim to do your best, no one can ask for more than that.
o Clean up your act.
ďź Plan your day and stick to the schedule â youâll feel less overwhelmed.
o Flip your negative thinking.
ďź Try to think positively about your work, avoid negative-thinking co-workers, and
pat yourself on the back about small accomplishments, even if no one else does.
o Donât try to control the uncontrollable.
ďź focus on the things you can control such as the way you choose to react to
problems.