managing stress: seflin staff development by alyse ergood
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By Alyse Ergood
Symptoms of stressIrritability or other changes in moodShort-temperedInability to sleep (racing thoughts, unable
to shut down mind) Unable to relax Change in diet
Additional signs of stressMental and physical exhaustionImpatienceCritical of othersRushing (including driving quickly)Feeling overwhelmed easilyJudgment in personal and professional life
Identify stress sources
Work and work situationsSchoolFinancesFamily responsibilitiesRelatives, aging or ill parents or relativesRelationships
Importance of managing stress
Impedes our ability to perform and our effectiveness at work, etc.
Stress can cause us to get sick (high blood pressure, other by products of stress).
Leads to burn-out if left unmanaged. Interferes with the rest of our life:
Family Friends Our overall feelings of happiness and contentment
Techniques to reduce and cope with stress
Take a deep breath and focus on your breathing when you are feeling stressed. Add positive visualization when possible.
Positive self-talk. Read affirmations.Journal.Take regular breaks to walk it off.
Techniques to reduce and cope with stress
Listen to relaxing music or read a meditation aloud.
Learn relaxation techniques, stretch and/or do yoga.
Reduce caffeine intake.
Get some down-time
Managing stress away from work
Incorporate a regular , non-competitive exercise routine (swimming, walking, yoga)
Avoid doing work at home.Engage in creative activities: cooking,
dancing, drawing, gardening, beading, building)
Limit your time thinking or ruminating over your stressful work day. Work stays at work.
Socialize and cultivate laughter.
Effectively coping with and reducing stress
Feel and identify your feelings (Caputo, 1991, page 107)
Get perspective and objectivity on the stressful situation/s.
Support network: talk to someone at work, at home, or else a professional.
Chunk down the stressful situations into more manageable parts. (Caputo, 1991,page 108)
Recognize and accept control. (Caputo, 1009, page 108)
Set manageable and observable goals at work. Reduce perfectionist tendencies.Implement boundaries and say no. Set
limitations.Assert yourself through dialogue or other
means.Reduce clutter.
Attitude and behavior changes
Stress Management series of webinars by Andrew Sanderbeck
The Stressed Out Series: Adjusting Your Attitude and Self-Talk to Stress
The Stressed Out Series: Dealing With Stress in OthersThe Stressed Out Series: Long-Term Coping StrategiesThe Stressed Out Series: Short-Term Coping
Strategiesety”:http://www.seflin.org/clp/index.cfm?
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