Don’t Let Stress ZAP your Energy!Stress Relief Techniques

Presented by

Thomas L. Moriarty

October 2012

Workplace Stress Management

“The struggle to juggle”

Stress ManagementStress Management

Ideas and Advice for Taking Charge of Your

Life

“Stress is the emotional

toothache of the workplace.”

No Magic BulNo Magic Bullets

No Magic PilNo Magic Pill

It’s difficult to change your habits and ultimately your life, but you can do it.

If you want your life to come together, you have to start treating yourself better.

Stress is a response Stress is a response to a stressor.to a stressor.

STRESS!STRESS!

Stress = ProblemsStress = Problems

Common Job Stressors Common Job Stressors

• Constant interruptions

• Work overload

• Complex paperwork

• Lack of control

• Continuous changes in regulations and/or policies

• Upset, confused or angry students/parents

Causes of Job Stress

• Excessive workload• Long hours and low pay• Tedious tasks• High performance demands• Poor communications

Upset Students/ParentsUpset Students/Parents

• Respect the student/parent

• Identify problems/issues

• Be honest about mistakes

• Suggest solutions/alternatives

““Stress”Stress”

• Emotions

• Relationships

• Work

• Health

• Crises/Changes

• Money

• Children

• In-Laws

• Responsibilities

• Insecurity

Commitment vs. InvolvementCommitment vs. Involvement

Commitment and involvement is like a bacon and egg

breakfast.

The “chicken” is involved but the “pig” is committed.

“ Excessive stress can cause big mistakes and

serious injuries.”

Managers

• Share information• Value each worker• Clear roles and responsibilities• Allow workers to participate in

decision making• Set realistic deadlines and

goals

Major GoalMajor Goal

“Establish a balance between work and

your life.”

Stress ManagementStress Management

Rule #1

• Don’t sweat the small stuff

Rule #2

• Always remember it is all small stuff

““For fast-acting relief For fast-acting relief try slowing down.” try slowing down.”

Lilly Tomlin

Do not struggle to Do not struggle to control the control the

uncontrollable.uncontrollable.

Set realistic goals for Set realistic goals for yourself.yourself.

Let go of perfectionism.Let go of perfectionism.

Improve communication Improve communication skills.skills.

Take breaks.Take breaks.

Do not skip lunch.Do not skip lunch.

Keep your desktop clean.Keep your desktop clean.

Always organize desktop Always organize desktop before leaving at the end before leaving at the end of the day.of the day.

HumorHumor

• When did you last laugh at yourself?

• Laughter is a medicine to the body.

• Smile at everyone who enters your office.

Time ManagementTime Management

• Create a balanced schedule

• Make a “to do” list

• Prioritize tasks

• Set time limits

• Break tasks into small groups

• Avoid procrastination

• Delegate tasks

Time ManagementTime Management

• Learn to say “No!”

• Write things down

• Don’t dwell on the errors, dwell on the solutions

Stress-Related IllnessesStress-Related Illnesses

• Hypertension• Coronary Conditions• Ulcers• Migraine Headaches• Cancer• Allergies• Asthma• TMJ Syndrome

• Backaches• Rheumatoid Arthritis• Psoriasis, Acne,

Eczema• Diabetes• Hypoglycemia• Irritable Bowel

Syndrome• Hyperventilation

Believe in yourself - in Believe in yourself - in the power you have to the power you have to control your own life, control your own life, day by day.day by day.

Those that do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.

Negative Stress CopingNegative Stress Coping

• Alcohol

• Denial

• Drugs

• Eating

• Fault Finding

• Illness

• Revenge

• Passivity

• Stubbornness

• Tantrums

• Withdrawal

• Over-indulging

• Worrying

• Syndrome

• Hyperventilation

Positive Stress CopingPositive Stress Coping

• Get Away

• Build Self-esteem

• Relaxing Hobbies

• Play

• Learn New Things

• Support System

• Say “NO!”

• Worship

• Problem-Solving

• Exercise

• Biofeedback

• Sharing Feelings

• Set Priorities

• Life Planning

Results of Stress ManagementResults of Stress Management

• Increased productivity

• Better teamwork

• Improved morale

• Reduction of errors

N O T I C EN O T I C E

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Thank You.

Questions?Questions?

Thomas L. Moriartytlmoriarty1@gmail.com

717.532.9683

This presentation may not be used without the permission of Thomas Moriarty.

Results of Stress Management

• Increased productivity

• Better teamwork

• Improved morale

• Reduction of errors