This document discusses stress, its causes, signs, and impact. It defines stress as the body's response to challenges and demands in life. Common signs of stress include insomnia, lack of concentration, absenteeism, depression, and health issues like headaches. Stress can be caused by factors like job insecurity, heavy workloads, conflicts with managers or personal problems. The document distinguishes between positive stress, which can boost performance, and negative stress, which reduces effectiveness and causes health problems. It recommends developing stress management techniques like maintaining a work-life balance, avoiding substances, having a positive mindset, and practicing relaxation methods.

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STRESS MANAGEMENT
LEARNING TO ‘REALLY’ RELAX
 IS STRESS REALLY BAD?
 HOW AND WHY YOU GET STRESS.
 DEALING WITH STRESS.
 GETTING A WINNER’S BELIEF

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WHAT IS STRESS?

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Stress is often termed as a
twentieth century syndrome,
born out of man's race
towards modern progress
and its ensuing
complexities.
- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

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“Response to any situation we find
challenging, frightening, or difficult”
‘The way the body responds to the
demands of one’s life style’ i.e., the
effects of wear and tear on your
body.

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FOUND YOURSELF IN SIMILAR
SITUATIONS?

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Signs Of Stress
Physical signs Mental signs
Behavioural signs Job Stress Signs

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PROBABLE SYMPTOMS
 Insomnia
 Loss of mental concentration
 Absenteeism
 Depression
 Substance abuse
 Extreme anger and frustration
 Family conflict
 Migraine, Headaches and back problems.

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POSSIBLE CAUSES
 Job Insecurity
 High Performance Demand
 Bad Boss

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Contd..
 Workplace Culture
 Personal or Family Problems
 Technolog

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EUSTRESS vs DISTRESS

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Positive stress
Results
Enables
Concentration
Increases
Performance
Energizes You
Into Motion

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Negative Stress
Results
Loss of motivation
Reduces
effectiveness
Physical, mental,
and
behavioral problems

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The cost of ignoring stress
 Work-related stress can result in high levels
of employee turnover.
 Employees experiencing stress are more
likely to make poor decisions and casual
errors.
 Workplace relations and customer service
may deteriorate

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IF THAT’S NOT ENOUGH….THEN
HOLD YOUR BREATH
 STRESS HAS PROVEN TO BE
FATAL
 STRESS CAUSES AGING

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 Be Prepared for Changes
 Find and protect time to refresh, re-energize
and re-motivate.
 Avoid giving in to alcohol, smoking and other
substance abuses.

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 Positive attitudes towards stressful situations
in life.
 Don't be complacent.
 Sit straight and comfortably on your seat, and
try breathing exercises
 Try creative visualization

23. ABC Strategy
 A = Awareness
 B = Balance
 C = Control
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Stress Management Plan
 Identify Stressors
 Determine reactions
 Techniques currently used
 Techniques to add or change

26. So enjoy your life as it comes
………..and always be happy
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