Stress assignment praneet
Transcript of Stress assignment praneet
PERSONAL STRESS
Praneet Raj
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Part 1 – Stress in General
Part 2 - Stress at Work
Part 3 – Stress Management
PART 1
STRESS IN GENERAL
LEGAL OVERVIEWHEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 6)
Every employer shall take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of employees while at
work
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 7)
Every employer shall ensure that there are in place effective methods for identifying existing hazards, and (if possible before they arise) new hazards to employees at work.
WHAT IS STRESS ?
Stress is a feeling that’s created when we react to particular events, it can be caused by both good and bad experiences.
STRESS FEELINGS
Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Stress that is left unchecked can contribute to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
TYPES OF STRESSORSFAMILY- DEATH, CHRONIC ILLNESS, DIVORCE, ADULTERY
ENVIROMENATL- LIVING ALONE,RACISIM,POVERTY
EDUCATIONAL- ILLITERACY,LACK OF EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
OCCUPATIONAL- UNEMPLOYMENT,LAY-OFFS,ROTATING SHIFTS
HOUSING- UNSAFE NEIGHBORHOOD,LANDLORD ISSUES,HOMELESS
FINANCIAL- CREDIT CARD PROBLEMS,BANKRUPTCY,POWER BILLS
HEALTH- LACK OF SERVICES, DISEASES, INJURIES
LEGAL- VICTIM OF CRIME,ARREST,CUSTODY BATTLES,LITIGATION
NEGATIVE STRESS
Negative stress is stress that a person feels they cannot handle. If they have been feeling this stress for a long time their body will wear out and will not be able to function normally.
Positive stress is also called Eustress. This excitement is felt by people when they are confronted by a demanding situation which they assume they can handle it. This fills them with thrill and excitement.
Positive stress gives you the energy to throw yourself into something where you want to make some contribution and also approaching exams enhances a student’s concentration and learning capability.
POSITIVE STRESS
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Physical symptoms Mental symptoms Behavioural symptoms Emotional symptoms
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
•HEADACHE•MUSCLE TENSION •CHEST PAIN•STOMACH PAIN•BACK PAIN•INDEGESTION
MENTAL SYMPTOMS
•Anxiety•Trouble thinking clearly•Forgetfulness •Frustration•Trouble making decisions •Sleeping poorly•Short temper•Nervousness
BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS
- overeating and under eating - Angry outbursts - Drug or alcohol Abuse - Tobacco use - Social withdrawal
EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS
•Loss of confidence •More fussy •Irritability•Depression•Apathy•Alienation•Apprehension
STRESS RELATED ILLNESSES
Stress is not the same as ill-health, but has been related to such illnesses as;
- Depression - Sleeping Problems - Chronic Pain - Anxiety
COSTS OF STRESSThe costs of stress related problems is something which is often overlooked within organizations. There are both direct and opportunity costs involved as a result of stress in the organization.
•Up to 40% of absence is related to stress•1 in 5 believe that their job is very stressful- that is 5million people •When stressed, performance can be reduced by up to 70%
PART 2
STRESS AT WORKWork related stress means the process which arises
where work demands of various types of combinations which exceed the person’s capability to cope.
Work related stress is a significant cause of illness and disease and is known to be linked with high levels of sickness absence, staff turnover and other indicators of organizational underperformance including human error.
FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK STRESSTop 10 Work Stress Factors:•Working long hours at the office•Exposure to traumatic incidents at work•Finding it hard to say no to a task for fear of loosing your job•Feeling undervalued at work•Boredom•Frustration•Having little control of your working day•Fear of redundancy•Workplace victimization or bullying•Dealing with constant change in the workplace
PART 3
STRESS MANAGEMENT
CAUSES OF STRESS
External Stresses
Internal Stresses
EXTERNAL STRESSES - ORGANISATIONAL
EXTERNAL STRESSES - MAJOR LIFE EVENTS
Divorce Marriage Death of someone Buying Property Pregnancy Starting or ending
school Children leaving
home Retirement
INTERNAL STRESS Nutritional Status Attitudes Feelings of anger, fear, worry Anticipation Emotional well-being Sleeping Patterns Thoughts
Get regular exercise Use regular relaxation periods for work breaks Use and develop humour- Positive attitudes Protect yourself from negative co-workers and
relationships Eat healthy well balanced meals Be assertive instead of aggressive Accept that there are events that you can’t control Get enough rest and sleep Make time for hobbies and interests Don’t rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive
behaviours to reduce stress
STRESS CONTROL
STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Accepting Change
Changing Expectations
Talking To Others
SUMMARY
Stress is a basic part of life. The way in which we deal with stress will make our lives pleasant and comfortable or if left stressed and incapable of our obligations to the best of our abilities.
Praneet Raj