STRESS MANAGEMENT

WORKSHOP

Group 6 MBA (M1)

Raashid Javed (32)Mudasra Amjad (21)Sumera Tabassum (38)Abdul Latif (01)Sajjad Hussain (34)Muhammad Hassan (24)

Thanks to Sir Hassan Danial

who give us this such a nice opportunity.& Thanks to all our

audience.

STRESS

• The mental and physical response of our bodies to the changes and challenges in our live

• The body’s inability to effectively manage/deal with any given situation whether it is positive or negative

• It is your reaction to any stimulus that YOU cannot deal with

The Stressor Continuum

• Stress begins in our mind• Then it effects our emotions• And in turn produces some sort of • Physical• Behavioral• Spiritual Response

EUSTRESS• Believe it or not stress is essential to life. • positive stress that presents the

opportunity for personal growth and satisfaction

• There is that stress that is good for us, it is called Eustress, it actually gets us out of bed in the morning, it helps us to improve performance and to get things done.

POSITIVE STRESS1. Enables concentration.2. Increase Performance.3. Energies you in to action.

DISTRESS• The stress that presents problems is

what we will focus on today It is called Distress

• Negative stress that results in debilitative stress and strain

NEGATIVE STRESS

1. Loss of Motivation.2. Reduces effectiveness.3. Physical Problems.4. Mental Problems. 5. Behavioral Problems.

STRESSORS• Any physical, social, or psychological

event or condition that causes the body to adjust to that situation

• Adjustment may cause strain or wear and tear on our bodies and minds

• The things that create stress for us are called stressors

• Stressors can be either positive or negative

EXTERNAL STRESSORS

• Physical conditions such as heat orcold, Stressful psychologicalenvironments such as workingconditions and abusive relationships.

INTERNAL STRESSORS

• Physical elements such as infection or inflammation, or psychological problems such as worrying about something.

SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

• Stress affects the whole body and the symptoms can be emotional, cognitive, behavioral or physical.

EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS• Moodiness• Irritability or short temper• Agitation, inability to relax• Feeling overwhelmed• Sense of loneliness and

isolation• Depression or general

unhappiness

COGNITIVE SYMPTOMS• Memory problems• Inability to concentrate• Poor judgment• Seeing only the negative• Anxious or racing thoughts• Constant worrying

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

• Aches and pains• Diarrhea or constipation• Nausea, dizziness• Chest pain, rapid heartbeat• Frequent colds

BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS• Eating more or less• Sleeping too much • Isolating yourself • Procrastinating • Neglect responsibilities• Using alcohol• Cigarettes• Drugs to relax• Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting,)

COMMON EFFECTS OF STRESS

• Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your• Body,• Thoughts and feelings,• Behavior.

ON YOUR BODY• Headache• Muscle tension or pain• Chest pain• Fatigue• Stomach upset• Sleep problems

ON YOUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS

• Anxiety• Restlessness• Lack of motivation or focus• Irritability or anger• Sadness or depression

ON YOUR BEHAVIOR• Overeating or underrating• Angry outbursts• Drug or alcohol abuse• Tobacco use• Social withdrawal