Are You Stressed?

What is your definition of S T R E S S

Stress is the body's reaction to a change that requires a

physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response.

Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or

anxious.

Stress is caused by an existing stress-causing factor or "stressor”.

Worry

Tense

Tired

Frightened

Elated

Depressed

Anxious

Anger

Stress Feelings

The Body Reactions

Increased gland activity

Body poised for actionElevated blood

pressure

Increase heart beat/breath-Fight or flight

respond

Biological changes

External Stressors

Social interaction

Organizational

Major life events

Physical environment

Daily hassles

Physical Environment

Social Interaction

Organizational

Major Life Events

Daily Hassle

Internal Stressors

Life Style choices

Negative self-talk

Mind traps

Personality traits

Lifestyle Choices

Negative Self Talks

Mind Traps

Personality Traits

Kind of Stress

(-) Stress

(+) Stress

Symptoms of Stress

Physical

Mental

Emotional

Behavioral

Physical Symptoms

Sleep pattern change

Fatigue

Digestion changes

Loss of sexual drive

Headache

Infection

Infection

Dizziness

Fainting

Sweating trembling

Palpitation

Missed heartbeats

Mental Symptoms

Lack of concentration

Memory lapse

Confusion

Difficulty in decision making

Disorientation

Panic attacks

Emotional Symptoms

Bouts of depression

Impatience

Fit of rage

Tearfulness

Deterioration of personal hygiene and appearance

Behavioral Symptoms

Appetite change

Eating disorder

Increased intake of alcohol or drugs

Restlessness

Hypochondria

Nail biting

Fidgeting habit

ABC to Manage Stress

A – Awareness

B – Balance

C - Control

A - Awareness

What causes you stress?

Why it causes you stress?

How do you react?

What level of stress you endure

B - Balance

There is a fine line between POSITIVE and NEGATIVE stress

How much can you cope with before it turns negative?

C - Control

What can you do to combat the negative effects of Stress?

How can you minimize the impact of Stressors?

Change Your Behavior

Be assertive

Get organized

Ventilation

Humor

Diversion and distraction

Equality & Basic Rights

Right to express my feelings

Right to express my opinion

Right to say yes/no

Right to change my mind

Right to be ME

Assertive Skills

Maintain eye contact

Steady body language

Sit / stand with poise

Maintain voice modulation

Communicate concisely

I think/ I feel

Benefits

High self- esteem

Lower self conscious

Less anxious

Manage emotions

Self appreciation

Self control

Get Organized

Structured approach

Prioritize objectives

Don’t over-load your mind

Work-life balance

Humour

Good stress- reducer

Applies at home and work

Relieves muscular tension

Improves breathing

Pumps endorphins into the

blood stream

Body’s natural pain-killer

Diversions & Distractions

Take time out

Get away from things

that bothers you

Think logically

Pragmatic approach

Calm down

Change your Lifestyle

Diet

Smoking and alcohol

Exercise

Sound sleep

Leisure

Relaxation

Socialize