DHRUV BHIKHA STRESS PRESENTATION
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Transcript of DHRUV BHIKHA STRESS PRESENTATION
Personally I think the most stressful thing on me is preparing for an exam and getting stressed on how much I have studied or how much I haven't studied. Another stressful issue I have is people not arriving on time and thinking to my self “ I am going to be late for this event, what if this happens.”
Personal Stress
Presentation Outline
Part 1 – Stress in General
Part 2 - Stress at Work
Part 3 – Stress Management
Stress in General
Legal OverviewHEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT
1992 (sect 6)
Every employer shall take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of employees while at work
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 7)
Every employer shall ensure that there are in place effective methods for identifying existing hazards, and (if possible before they arise) new hazards to employees at work.
WHAT IS STRESS ? Stress is a feeling that creates when we
react to particular events. Its the body’s way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet tough situation with focus strength stamina and heighted alertness.
The events that provoke stress is called stressors, they cover a whole range of situations, such as good stress and bad stress.
STRESS FEELINGS When you are stressed out there are
many feelings and different types of emotions. You can feel jealousy, anger, nervous, Paranoid, worried and get very defensive. This can effect how people feel about you and your work.
TYPES OF STRESSORS
Concerns about weight Work stress Financial stress Health of a family member Things to do on your mind Maintenance of the house Paying bills
NEGATIVE STRESS Negative stress is bad stress and can have
very bad effects on your body, people around you and your work. The effects stress has on you can be Emotional, physical and behavioural. Some of those effects are
Depression Sleeping badly Muscle tension Body language to others Concentration and Memory Weight
POSITIVE STRESSThere can also be positive stress this
can normally happen when you are very nervous about an up coming meeting or game or job interview. This is good though as it makes you want to perform that extra 10% and could result in you winning or getting the job or promotion.
Systems of Stress
Physical symptoms Mental symptoms Behavioural symptoms Emotional symptoms
Physical Symptoms Aches and pains Diarrhoea or
constipation Nausea, dizziness Chest pain, rapid
heartbeat Loss of sex drive Frequent colds
MENTAL SYMPTOMS Anger Anxiety Apathy Cynicism Defensiveness Depression Difficulty concentrating Feelings of helplessness,
hopelessness or worthlessness
Feelings of being misunderstood or unappreciated
Hypersensitivity Insecurity
Irritability Lack of direction Pessimism Resentment Sadness Insomnia Isolation or withdrawal from
others Lessened enjoyment of
activities that were once pleasurable
Loss of appetite or, in contrast, overeating
Loss of sexual desire Procrastination
BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS
Stress can have effects on your behaviour such as:
Increased smoking Increased use of alcohol or drugs Nail biting Neglect of responsibility Poor job performance Unusually poor hygiene Eating more or less
EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS
Stress can have effects on your behaviour such as:
Anxiety Restlessness Worrying Irritability Depression Sadness Anger Feeling insecure Lack of focus Burnout Forgetfulness
STRESS RELATED ILLNESSES
Stress is not the same as ill-health, but has been related to such illnesses as;
heart disease chronic fatigue anxiety attacks mood swings psychological distress depression sleep problems high blood pressure eating disorders
COSTS OF STRESS 80% of all modern diseases have their
origins in stress. In the UK, 40 million working days per
year are lost directly from stress - related illness.
Costs in absenteeism to British industry is estimated at £1.5 billion pounds per year.
Stress at WorkStress at work can always be very hectic, as
there may be lots of work to do and you just don't know where to start. Ways to reduce stress levels at work is, organise the work load evenly and plan what project, presentation you are going to start on and plan the time evenly.
FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK STRESS
The drive for success Changing work patterns Working conditions Overwork Under-work Uncertainty Conflict Responsibility Relationships at work Change at work
Stress Management
Causes of StressINTERNAL STRESSES EXTERNAL STRESSES
Inability to accept uncertainty
Negative self-talk Unrealistic
expectations Perfectionism Lack of
assertiveness
Major life changes Work Relationship
difficulties Financial problems Being too busy Children and family
External Stresses - Organisational
Company take over Reductions / layoffs Major reorganisation Company sale /
relocation Employee benefit cuts Mandatory overtime
required Little input into decisions Mistake consequences
severe Workloads vary Fast paced work
React to changes Advancement difficult Red tape delays jobs Insufficient resources Pay below going rate Technology changes Employee benefits
poor Workplace conditions Consistent poor
performance
External Stresses - Major Life Events
Major life events can happen to a lot of people and it is not good what they go through, these are some examples of events:
Death of a loved one Marriage New house Pregnancy
Internal StressInternal factors contributing to stress
are:
Unrealistic expectations Perfectionism Lack of assertiveness Sleepy Frustration Anxiety
The best way to keep stress in control is, always keep a cool mind and think out side the box. And different types of learning methods to control stress.
Always relax Get a lot of sleep Doing regular exercise can always help
STRESS CONTROL
Stress Management Techniques
Change your self-confidence and self-esteem
Change your anger management
Change your relaxation and sleep
Change your perception-based strategies
Change your action-based strategies
SummaryBuild your resilience by:
Believe that you will succeed if you keep working towards your goal
Have strong relationships with family and friends Take actions to solve problems that is getting to you Believe that you will succeed, and work towards
your goal Ask for help if you are not understanding a problem