Nadine Tibbs-Stallworth

Stress ManagementStress Management

Contents Introduction

What is stress

Reasons

Symptoms

Impact

Managing Stress

Stress is part of our everyday life.

Living in a fast-paced, technological society with innumerable demands upon our time, the majority of people can state: “I am stressed out.”

Introduction

What is Stress

Stress

• Everyday fact of life• Some stress can be good• Excessive stress can be harmful

Typical Relationship BetweenPerformance and Stress

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(poor)

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(excellent)

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Too Little StressOptimum StressExcessive Stress

Stress

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Positive Stress Results

• Enables concentration• Increases performance• Energizes you into motion

Negative Stress Results

• Loss of motivation• Reduces effectiveness• Physical, mental, and behavioural problems

What Stresses You Out? Money Traffic Health/Medical issues Lack of Free time Relationships

family & friends

Job related stress: work load overcrowding lack of support lack of on the job training

Physical Stress Signs

Increased heart rate/ Increased blood pressure

Muscles tightening

Cold clammy hands

Fatigue

Sleeplessness

Longer recovery from injury

Stomach or bowel upset

Headaches

Backaches

Change in eating habits: lost of appetite/overeating

Restlessness/irritability

Increased illness

Mental Stress Signs

Anxiety

Forgetfulness

Depression

Apathy/ lack of interest

Confusion

Lowered self-esteem

Increased anger

Excessive fear

Worry

Decreased self-confidence

Behavioural Signs of Stress

Hostility

Irritability

Under/over eating

Decreased ability to concentrate

Memory problems /forgetfulness

Frequent use of cigarettes or alcohol

Clumsiness

Withdrawal from usual activities

Poor performance,

Absenteeism,

High accident rates

Making more mistakes

Impact of Stress

Impact on health of an individual

Back pain

Headaches

Stomachaches

Ulcers

High Blood Pressure

Heart Attack or Stroke

How to Manage Stress

Mental Techniques

• Time management• Organize• Problem solving attitude Think Positive

Find Your Inner Peace

• Music

• Hobbies

• Play

• Learning

• Vacation

Physical Techniques• Body Scan – “relax-let go”

• Deep breathing

• Exercise

• Meditation

• Nutrition

• Rest

• Laughter

" Success belongs to those individuals who can look at the complex challenges

offered by the World as Inspiration."