Post on 08-May-2015
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Rebalance and Rejuvenate: Reducing and
Managing Stress
Dr. Kella B. Price, SPHR
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Agenda
Defining stress Burnout symptoms Solutions to stress and relaxation
techniques Handling Interruptions Work-life balance Renewing yourself
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Stress Defined
Constraining force Physical, chemical, or emotional
factor Intense effort
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What stresses you?
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Cultural norm
Increased productivity Always in a rush More client demands Responsibilities
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What are some burnout symptoms?
Lack of energy, motivation, concentration
Dysfunction Appetite, sleep, sexuality
Addictive behaviors Caffeine, junk food, alcohol, salt,
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Identify a good workday. What does it look like to you?
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Code of Conduct for Handling Interruptions
(Laura Stack)
1. Use a signal2. Establish conditions3. Set aside downtime4. Schedule check-in times5. Their place, your terms6. Go into hiding
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“Spiritual Energy gives meaning to our lives and bonds us together in community. It is
the source of our impulse to create and is significant to our
work. It is anchored in our answers to unanswerable
questions—questions about how the world works and our beliefs about our place in the
world”.--Dick Richards, Artful Work
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Do what you value
Identity Confidence Able to communicate your value to
others Satisfaction Productivity Harmony
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Work-Life Balance
Work Relationships Self-Care
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Renewal and Rejuvenation
Body Mind Spirit Emotion
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Renewal and Rejuvenation
Be aware of your contribution Rest Lunch and water! Breaks and stretching Exercise Schedule YOU time
Reflect on your values Quiet time Accept mistakes Office “nest” Free time
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What do you enjoy?
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Roadblocks(www.renewalatwork.com)
No time Caring for others first Perceptions Beliefs Resistance to change
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What is preventing you from renewing yourself at work or
home?
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What actions could you take to overcome these obstacles?
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What we discussed…
Defining stress Burnout symptoms Solutions to stress and relaxation
techniques Handling Interruptions Work-life balance Renewing yourself
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Thank you!
What are your questions?
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References
Kurth, Krista and Suzanne Adele Schmidt (2003). Running on Plenty at Work: Renewal Strategies for Individuals. Maryland: Renewal Resources Press.
McGee-Cooper, Ann with Duane Trammell. You Don’t Have to Go Home from Work Exhausted.
Price, Kella B. (2003). A Study of the Relationship Between Stress and Job Satisfaction in Sales Organizations: Its impact on Turnover. Nova Southeastern University: Ft. Lauderdale.
Richards, Dick. (1995). Artful Work. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.
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