Stress arises when there is an imbalance between the demands present in our life and the resources available to cope with these demands. Some of the most common areas that cause stress include-time constrains, character, clashes with others, money problem, excessive responsibility, spousal problem.

1. STRESS MANAGEMENT

2. WHAT IS STRESS
 Stress arises when there is an imbalance between the demands
present in our life and the resources available to cope with these
demands.
 Some of the most common areas that cause stress include-time
constrains, character, clashes with others, money problem, excessive
responsibility, spousal problem.

3. REACTIONS TO STRESS
 The most common reactions to stress include-change in eating
habits, increased substance use, changes in sleep, headache, irritability
etc. In most extreme cases it can also lead to high blood pressure and
heart diseases.

4. COPING WITH STRESS
 We can cope with stress in following ways-Acceptance-accepting
that in some situations you have little or no control Attitude-Always
keeping the positive attitude in stressful situation.

5. THINK POSITIVELY
 This can be both helpful and detrimental to our levels of stress, as
there can be positive and negative ways in which we might perceive
the outcome of a situation.
We should try to do positive self-talk as much as possible
and avoid negative self-talk.

6. TIME MANAGEMENT
 Organization and forward planning is central to managing your
time effectively
 1. Make a to-do list, and priorities them.
 2. Break up each of your task into small easily achievable steps.
 3. Remember that sometimes it is not possible to get everything
done in one day.

7. BALANCE WORK & FAMILY
 AT WORK
• Work to a strict timetable.
• Learn to say No without feeling guilty
 AT HOME
• Set up daily and weekly routines for chores
• Schedule quality time with family

8. COMMUNICATION
 Outgoing
1. Organize your communication method
2. Don’t judge others
 Incoming
1. Establish and maintain eye contact
2. Understand not only the content but also the feelings and
meaning

9. BREAKING THE CYCLE
 1. Taking time out is important
 2. If you feel stress, close your eyes, breathe deeply or go for a
walk
 3. Remember that exercise can reduce tension, leaving the body
better equipped to handle stress

10. DR ANUP NATH
M.B.B.S.,(UCMS),D.Ph.
(Delhi University),N.D.DY.(IFNHY),
DI.HOM,MD-HOM,FBIH(U.K.)MD (AM),MSc
(JVBU),YIC,PGDYT-D (SVYASA)