This document provides information and tips for managing stress, effective studying, and time management for engineering students. It discusses what stress is, common physical and emotional symptoms of stress, and common stress triggers. It then offers several strategies for managing stress, including laughter, planning, talking to friends, redirecting stress energy, dealing with stressful thoughts, and basic relaxation techniques like breathing exercises. The document emphasizes that managing stress is important to avoid interference with activities, relationships, and decreased productivity, as well as potential physical and emotional problems. It encourages daily practice of stress management techniques.

1. Stress Management, Effective studying & time management for engineering studentsPradeep Yuvaraj | VLB Engineering | 130309

2. AgendaUnderstand StressTools to Manage stressEffective Studying skillsTime managementDiscussion Tools for success

3. Session 1 :Stress ManagementWhat is stressBody’s way of responding to any kind of demand. Caused by good and bad experiences.

4. Why know stress?Common problemInterferes with activities and relationshipsDecreases ProductivityPhysical and emotional problems…

5. Know stress, No stressPhysical SymptomsSleeplessnessLoss of appetiteHeadachesBlood pressureFatigue/flu..Hair loss

6. Emotional Symptoms…NervousnessAnxietyMoodinessIrritabilityMemory problemsOver reactionsOut of control

7. Relational SymptomsIncreased argumentsSocial IsolationConflicts with peersRoad rageViolence

8. What triggers stressHow you view thingsWork | FamilyUnpredictable eventsPoor health habitsNegative attitudesUnrealistic expectationsPerfectionism

9. Ways to manage stressLaughterWatch a funny movie after a stress ful dayCrack jokes at yourself

10. PlanningThink aheadNo cramming for testsBetter time usagePlan A, B, C….

11. TalkingTalk to a friendPeople who are not involved can often have solutions.

12. RedirectBody generates adrenaline in response to stressCollect and redirect that energy to create value

13. Dealing with stressful thoughtsYell “Stop!”DaydreamVisualize SuccessFocusPraise yourselfConsider the worstZoom out

14. Dealing with Physical stressBreath Scan your bodyTense and relaxUse guided imageryDescribe itBe with itExercise aerobicallyGet help

15. Basic Steps to Elicit the Relaxation Response1. Focus word2. Sit quietly in comfortable position3. Close your eyes4. Relax muscles5. Breath slowly, naturally, repeat focus word6. Assume passive attitude7. Continue 10-20 minutes8. Daily practice9. When distracting thoughts occur, return to focus word, breathing

16. The “Mini” Relaxation Stuck in traffic? Mad at the boss? Worried about something?Minis may be a key to your sanity!Deep breath and hold several seconds, letting it out, repeat focus wordHand under navel and breath slowly, expand abdomen and count backwards from tenBreathe in nose and out mouth ten times noticing cool air in and warm air out

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