STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

WHAT IS STRESS ?

Stress is the “wear and tear” our minds and bodies experience as we attempt to cope with our continuous changing environment.

Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way.

WHEN A PERSON IS STRESSED, HE MAY HAVE FEELINGS LIKE :

Worry Tensed Tired Frightened Anxious Anger

EXTERNAL STRESSORS :

Physical Environment

Social Interaction

Major Life events

Organisational

I’m tensed due To PPT!!!

EFFECTS OF STRESS :

Memory Problems Inability to concentrate Constant worrying Seeing only the Negative things Eating More or Less Feeling Overwhelmed Depression or Unhappiness Sleep Problems Frequent Headaches

EFFECTS OF STRESS :

Breathing Problems Feeling of Loneliness or Worthlessness Forgetfullness Confused all the time Increased Frustration, Irritability, Edginess Overreaction to Petty Annoyances Reduced Work Efficiency Digestive Problems Trouble in learning new Information

MANAGEMENT /PREVENTION OF STRESS:

Managing Stress is All About Taking Charge. Taking charge of your thoughts, Emotions,

Schedule, Environment, And the Way you deal with the Problems.

Stress management Starts with Identifying The Sources of Stress in your life.

Never Go for Unhealthy way of coping stress like Smoking, Drinking, Using drugs for Relaxation.

Listening Music!!! Doing Yoga!!!

MANAGEMENT /PREVENTION OF STRESS:

THE BEST WAY TO REDUCE STRESS ARE :

Roaming in Nature!!!

Spending time With Pets!!!

MANAGEMENT /PREVENTION OF STRESS :

STRESS CANNOT BE REMOVED, SO WE HAVE TO START ENJOYING IT BY PROPER AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT.