1) Stress is the number one lifestyle risk factor in India, affecting nearly 1 in 3 Indian employees. Young people and Indian women experience particularly high levels of stress. 2) Stress symptoms can be physical, behavioral, or emotional. Physically, stress may cause headaches, upset stomach, rapid heartbeat. Behaviorally, stress can result in crying, irritability, or increased smoking. Emotionally, stress leads to anxiety, fear, moodiness, and difficulty concentrating. 3) Common stressors include environmental factors, social/work pressures, physiological issues, and unhealthy behaviors. Effective coping strategies include exercise, meditation, spending time with friends/family, and relaxing activities like gardening, reading, or listening to

1. Management
Strategies
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2. Stress in India
• Stress is the number one lifestyle risk factor,
ranking above physical inactivity and obesity.
• Almost 1 in every 3 Indian employee suffers
from work related stress; flexible working
hours.
• Young people in the age group of 15 – 29
• Indian women are the most stressed out in
the whole world.

3. Are you St ressed?

4. Do you… (answer ‘O’ for often. ‘S’ for
sometimes, or ‘R’ for rarely or never)
• __ regret being angry or short-tempered with
others?
• __ feel like your emotions are not letting the best of
you?
• __ use alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to cope with
stress (prescription, counter, or street drugs)?
• __ have sleep problems (either sleep too much or not
getting enough restful sleep)?
• __ feel like things are overwhelming or out of
control?
• __ laugh or smile less than you used to?

5. Do you… (answer ‘O’ for often. ‘S’ for
sometimes, or ‘R’ for rarely or never)
• __ yell, cry, or withdraw a lot?
• __ feel sad, disappointed, or worried?
• __ eat too much or too little based on your mood?
• __ feel that you are not in control of your life?
• __ have trouble letting go of things that are
bothering you?
• __ blame yourself or think that nothing goes right?

6. Stress…
• Stress is our natural way of responding to
the demands of our ever-changing world.
• the way that we interpret these internal
and external changes directly affects the
degree to which we feel stress.
• not all individuals interpret the same
events as stressful; what may seem
stressful to you may not be the same for
others.

7. Is all stress bad ??
• Eustress or Constructive Stress
Motivates, focuses energy; Is short-term; Is
perceived as within our coping abilities; Feels
exciting; Improves performance.
• Distress or Destructive Stress
Causes anxiety or concern; Can be short or long-term;
Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities; Feels
unpleasant; Decreases performance; Can lead to
mental and physical problems.

8. Stress
Symptoms
Stress
Symptoms
PhysicalPhysical BehaviouralBehaviouralEmotionalEmotional
Tight muscles,
Cold or sweaty
hands,
Back or neck
problems, Sleep
disturbances,
Stomach distress,
More colds and
infections,
Fatigue,
Rapid breathing
or pounding heart,
Trembling, Dry
mouth
Tight muscles,
Cold or sweaty
hands,
Back or neck
problems, Sleep
disturbances,
Stomach distress,
More colds and
infections,
Fatigue,
Rapid breathing
or pounding heart,
Trembling, Dry
mouth
Anxiety
Irritability
Fear
Moodiness
Embarrassment
Self-criticism
Difficulty
concentrating
or making
decisions
Fear of failure
Anxiety
Irritability
Fear
Moodiness
Embarrassment
Self-criticism
Difficulty
concentrating
or making
decisions
Fear of failure
Stuttering or other
speech difficulties,
Crying , Acting
impulsively ,
Nervous laughter ,
Snapping at friends ,
Teeth grinding or
jaw clenching,
Increased smoking,
alcohol or other drug
use, Being prone to
more accidents ,
Increase or decrease
in appetite
Stuttering or other
speech difficulties,
Crying , Acting
impulsively ,
Nervous laughter ,
Snapping at friends ,
Teeth grinding or
jaw clenching,
Increased smoking,
alcohol or other drug
use, Being prone to
more accidents ,
Increase or decrease
in appetite

9. Identifying Stressors
• Environment (traffic, pollution,
climate etc.)
• Social Stressors (deadlines, divorce, financial
problems etc.)
• Physiological (aging, illness, lack of exercise,
lack of sleep etc.)
• Behavioural ( fears, worrying about future,
unrealistic expectations etc. )

10. Coping Strategies
Healthy Coping Strategies
• Exercise
• Down time for self care
• Balancing work and play
• Time management
• Meditation
• Engaging socially with
friends and family
Unhealthy coping strategies
• Alcohol/drug use
• Avoidance or giving up
of events
• Procrastination
• Overeating
• Self Injury
• Sleeping too much

11. Healthy Ways to relax and
recharge
o Work in your garden.
o Curl up with a good book.
o Light scented candles.
o Take a long bath.
o Listen to music.
o Watch a comedy.
o Get a massage
o Go for a walk.
o Spend time in nature.
o Call a good friend.
o Have a good workout.
o Write in your journal.
o Savour a cup of coffee or
tea.
o Play with a pet.

12. Stress Management in
Corporate
• CISCO – Onsite centers; Offers multiple specialty areas
for exercise, group fitness, stress management, one-on-one
personalized instruction, teambuilding, and social networking.
• GOOGLE –offers specific classes to employees with Zen-
centric names like Meditation 101, Search Inside Yourself, and
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
• IBM – Stress management programme; overseen by
medical experts; online
• HCL – Life coach; WLB chat 2.0; Family Connect(Bring your
child to work day)

13. Sources
• http://www.selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/perch/reso
• http://hydesmith.com/destress/files/Stress
Mgt.pdf
• http://hydesmith.com/destress/files/Stress
Mgt.pdf

14. Thank You !!