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3. STRESS HAPPENS WHEN YOU
IGNORE SOMETHING THAT
WAS PRIORITIZED EARLIER.
-SOMEONE
ILS 2023 | Stress Management
4. Defining
Stress
What Is Stress?
Stress is your body’s response to changes in your life.
Because life involves constant change (ranging from
changing locations from home to work each morning
to adapting to major life changes like marriage,
divorce, or death of a loved one), there is no avoiding
stress. This is why your goal shouldn't be to eliminate
all stress but to eliminate unnecessary stress and
effectively manage the rest.
5. Causes of Stress
Stress can come from many
sources, which are known as
'stressors'. Because our experience
of what is considered 'stressful' is
created by our unique perceptions
of what we encounter in life (based
on our own mix of personality traits,
available resources, habitual
thought patterns), a situation may
be perceived as 'stressful' by one
person and merely 'challenging'
by someone else.
Simply put, one person's stress trigger
may not register as stressful to someone
else. That said, certain situations
tend to cause more stress in most people
and can increase the risk of burnout.
For example, when we find ourselves in
situations where there are high demands
on us; where we have little control and
few choices; where we don't feel
equipped; where we may be harshly
judged by others; and where
consequences for failure are steep or
unpredictable, we tend to get stressed.
6. Effects of
Stress
PHYSICAL
Headaches, Muscle Pain, Chest Pain,
Fatigue, Upset Stomach, Sleeping
Problems.
MENTAL
Irritability, Anger, Sadness, Depression,
Lack of Motivation.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
Poor Problem Solving, Fear, Social
Withdrawal, Frustation, Loss of
Emotional Control.
7. Emotional
Mood Swings, Compulsive
Behavior, Anxiety, Feeling
Overwhelmed.
Effectsof
Stress
Behavioral
Changes in Appetite,
Procrastination, Use of
Alcohol or Drugs.
Other Signs
Skin Conditions, Asthma,
Arthitis, Diabetes.
8. Effective
Stress
Management
AVOID UNECESSARY STRESS
Not all stress can be avoided, and it’s not healthy to
avoid a situation that needs to be addressed. You
may be surprised, however, by the number of
stressors in your life that you can eliminate.
ALTER THE SITUATION
If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it.
Figure out what you can do to change things so the
problem doesn’t present itself in the future. Often,
this involves changing the way you communicate
and operate in your daily life.
The Six A's of Stress Management
9. Effective
Stress
Management
ADAPT TO THE STRESSOR
If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself. You
can adapt to stressful situations and regain your
sense of control by changing your expectations and
attitude.
ACCEPT THE THINGS YOU CAN’T
CHANGE
Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You can’t
prevent or change stressors such as the death of a
loved one, a serious illness, or a national recession. In
such cases, the best way to cope with stress is to
accept things as they are. Acceptance may be
difficult, but in the long run, it’s easier than railing
against a situation you can’t change.
10. Effective
Stress
Management
ADJUST TIME FOR FUN AND
RELAXATION
Beyond a take-charge approach and a positive
attitude, you can reduce stress in your life by
nurturing yourself. If you regularly make time for fun
and relaxation, you’ll be in a better place to handle
life’s stressors when they inevitably come.
ADOPT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
You can increase your resistance to stress by
strengthening your physical health.