This document provides an overview of stress, its causes and effects, and ways to manage it. It defines stress as a feeling that occurs when demands exceed personal resources. Stress has both positive and negative impacts. It is caused by external factors like life changes or relationships, and internal factors like unrealistic expectations. Chronic stress can negatively impact health, memory, mood, and behavior. The document recommends several action-oriented, emotionally-oriented, and acceptance-oriented ways to manage stress, such as spending time in nature, deep breathing, and stress-relieving activities. It concludes that stress is a natural part of life but can be addressed through proactive techniques.

1. Stress Management A 30,000 Foot View Presented by: Anupam Iyer (10PT2-07) Chandni Agarwal (10PT2-11) Mandeep Singh (10PT2-22)

2. Objective Awareness session Define stress Causes of stress Effects of stress Ways to manage stress Conclusion Not a deep dive session

3. Understanding Stress Stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize

4. The Positive, The Negative Bad News – Cannot avoid stress Good News – Stress is not all that bad

5. Causes of Stress External Stressors Major life changes Financial problems Work Relationship difficulties Internal Stressors Inability to accept uncertainty Unrealistic expectations Pessimism Perfectionism

6. Effects of Chronic Stress Health problems Memory problems Inability to concentrate Poor judgment Irritability or short temper Depression or general unhappiness Procrastination Alcohol/drug consumption

7. Are You Managing Stress Smoking or drinking too much Over eating or under eating Zoning out for hours in front of the TV Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities Using pills or drugs to relax Sleeping too much Procrastinating Avoid facing problems Taking out your stress on others

8. Managing Stress Action Oriented confront the problem causing the stress, changing the environment or the situation Emotionally Oriented do not have the power to change the situation, but we can manage stress by changing our interpretation of the situation and the way we feel about it Acceptance Oriented something has happened over which we have no power and no emotional control, and where our focus is on surviving the stress

9. Managing Stress (contd.) Spend time in nature Call a good friend Sweat out tension Take a long bath Light scented candles Time management Stress balls

10. Managing Stress (contd.) Savor a warm cup of coffee Play with a pet Work in your garden Get a massage Curl up with a good book Listen to music Watch a comedy Deep breathing

11. Conclusion Stress is a fact of life Stress is one of the leading causes of anxiety disorders, which affect over 20 million Americans Tools and techniques available to handle stress Be pro-active and take charge

12. References helpguide.org/mental/stress en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress mindtools.com/smpage lifepositive.com/mind/psychology/stress stress.about.com

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