Stress Stress ManagementManagement

Submitted by: Jagrat Agarwal

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What Is StressWhat Is Stress• Stress is the body’s automatic response to any

physical or mental demand placed on it.

• Adrenaline is a chemical naturally produced in our body as a response to stress .

• Fight or Flight response is illicited.

What causes StressWhat causes Stress While incarcerated prisoners make

twenty decisions a day, those of us walking the streets make one hundred & twenty decisions a day.

-Prison Fellowship

Signs of StressSigns of Stress• Physical

o Headache o Back Pain o Fatigueo Aches and Pains

• Mentalo Difficulty Concentratingo Increased Errorso Poor Decision Making

Myths of StressMyths of Stress• All stress is bad• Stress will not hurt you• What stresses you out also stresses

me out• No symptoms, no stress• Only major symptoms of stress are

harmful

Identifying StressorsIdentifying Stressors

Situations, activities, and relationships that cause

‘trauma’ to one’s physical, emotional, or psychological

self

StressorsStressors• School• Work• Family• Relationships• Legal• Finances• Health/illness• Environment• Living Situation

Negative Effects of Negative Effects of StressStress1. Physical

- Weight gain/loss- Unexpected hair loss- Heart palpitations- High blood pressure2. Emotional- Mood swings- Anxiety- Can lead to depression• Can also lead to unhealthy

coping strategies (i.e. alcohol, drugs, etc)

Managing StressManaging Stress• Stress Relief Strategies

1. Body relaxation excercises- breathing techniques- guided imagery2. Physical exercise-yoga-work out routine3. Meditation4. Counseling-talk therapy-life coaching

Other Helpful tips Other Helpful tips • Changing perceptions and expectations• Break jobs/tasks into manageable parts• Set reasonable/realistic goals• Avoid procrastination• Set boundaries• Don’t compromise your values/beliefs• Schedule “me” time• Live with an Attitude of Gratitude Be Grateful for

what you have.

Time ManagementTime Management• Get organized• Get structured• Set short term goals• Set long term goals• Use a planner: odaily schedule and “To Do” list

RelaxationRelaxation• Breathing: practice deep breathing• Progressive muscle relaxation• Guided Imagery• Meditation• Tapes, CDs etc.: Either something

structured (commercial) or soothing music

• Choose and schedule it in

Benefits of Stress Benefits of Stress ManagementManagement

• Physical health gets better-more energy and stamina

• Emotions stabilized-positive attitude-hopeful/happier

• Ability to focus improved-able to learn and achieve

SpiritualitySpirituality• Church, etc• Help others• Spend quiet time every day• Be thankful• Think positively• Put your faith to work! "I am at peace in the midst of chaos or

madness. No person, place or thing has the power

to upset me.".

The Key Word Is….The Key Word Is….Balance