STRESS MANAGEMENTPresented by

Anthony Shinde 35

Sruthy Sukumaran 38

What is Stress? Stress is the body’s response to any

physical or emotional changes in life.

Experiences of Stress depends onThe Person’s Perception of the SituationThe Person’s Past Experience.The Presence or Absence of Social

Support.

S = P > RStress occurs when the pressure is greater than the resources

“The only personwithout stress is a

dead person.” -Hans Selye

Consequences of Stress

Feel like loosing.

How to Manage Stress ?In

divid

ual

Strate

gies

Organizational

Strategies

Individual Strategies : First Step in managing Stress is to understand that the

individual is exposed to Stressors. Stress cannot be managed unless we know that what

causes stress and how these causes are affecting us Psychologically, Physiologically and Organizationally.

Individual Strategies to cope with Stress include :Muscle RelaxationBiofeedbackMeditationCognitive RestructuringTime Management

Organizational Strategies :

Organizational Strategies aimed at removing Stress often include:• Improvements in the Physical Environment• Job redesign to remove stressors• Changes in workloads and deadlines• Structural Reorganization• Changes in work schedules, more flexible hours • Greater level of Employee Participation.• Workshops dealing with Role clarity and Role

Analysis.

Organizational Strategies help reduce the harmful effects of Stress in three ways:Identify and then modify or eliminate work stressorsHelp Employees modify their perception and

understanding of work stress. Help Employees cope more effectively with the

outcomes of the Stress.

Organisational Initiatives :

• Team building

• Time management workshops

• Job burnout workshops

• Training in relaxation techniques

• Career counseling

TIME MANAGEMENT- A KEY TO REDUCE WORK STRESS

Schedule a time table

Prioritize your work

Learn to say no

Assign time for each activity

8 Ways to Relieve Stress:1. Take a few deep breaths. This makes you breathe

slower and helps your muscles relax.

2. Exercise - take a walk during the day.

3. Think positive. Remember the things that are good in your life.

4. Take a good stretch. Stretching makes muscles relax and helps you feel less tense.

5. Massage the tense muscles. The muscles in the back of your neck and upper back usually get tense when you are stressed.

6. Take hot baths or showers to help you relax.

7. Listen to soothing music.

8. Talk to your family and friends about your feelings. It is important for them to know how you feel so they can help you.

Thank You

“Winners don’t do different things,they do things differently”

-By Shiv Khera