Stress Mgnt -Final

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STRESS MANAGEMENT


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STRESS MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

TYPES OF STRESS

POTENTIAL SOURCES OF STRESS

CONSEQUENCES OF STRESS

MANAGING STRESS


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Introduction

Stress is defined as emotional, physical ormental response to an event which cause physical

or mental tension.

Stress is a part of everyones life. But it should

not be greater than an individuals capacity tohandle stress.

In such a case, it will cause mental and physical

imbalance in the person.

Stress should work as productive power and not

as a restriction which can cause physical and

mental imbalance.


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Types of Stress

1. Physical

This happens when the body suffers due to stressful situation.

Symptoms of physical stress are:

Headache

Tension in the neck, forehead and shoulder muscles.

Long periods of stress can lead to:

Digestive problems

Insomnia (lack of sleep)

Fatigue (tiredness)

High Blood Pressure

Nervousness

Heart problems


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2. EmotionalThis happens when stress affects the mind.

Symptoms of emotional stress are:Anxiety

Anger

Depression

Frustration

Over reaction to problems

Memory LossLack of Concentration

Anxiety is response to loss, failure or fear of the unknown.

Anger is response to frustration or social stress.

Depression is the response to upsetting events like death of a loved

one, illness or failure.


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2. PsychologicalStress for long period of time causes psychological problems in some

individuals.

Symptoms of psychological stress are:Social isolation

Phobias

Compulsive Behavior

Eating Disorders

Night Terrors


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Potential sources of Stress

1. Environmental Factors The uncertainty in the environment

affects stress level of employees in an

organization.

Changes in the business cycle causes

economic uncertainities.

Political uncertainties may also cause

stress

Technological uncertainty may also

cause stress because an employees skillsand experience may become outdated

due to new innovations


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2. Organizational Factors

Pressure to avoid errors or complete tasks within a fixed

time, work overload, a demanding boss may cause stress.

Job related factors like job design, working conditions

and physical work layout may be causes of stress

Pressure on an individual due to his role in the

organization is also a cause of stress

Role conflict create expectations that may not be satisfies.

Role overload i.e. working more than permitted time.

Role ambiguity is created when role expectations are not clearly

understood.

The pressure created by other employees lead to stress

Organizational structure is also a cause of stress.

Excessive rules and lack of participation in decisions are

sources of stress.


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3. Individual factors

These are factors in employees

personal life which includes familyissues, personal problems, and an

individuals personality

Broken families and marriages and

other family issues may cause stress

at workplace. Economic problems faced by

individuals also lead to stress.

A persons basic nature also affects

stress. Over suspicious anger,

enmity, mistrust increases apersons stress and risk of heart

diseases.


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Consequences of Stress

1. Physiological Symptoms

2. Psychological Symptoms

3. Behavioral Symptoms


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1. Physiological symptoms

Increased breathing rate

Increased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Increased muscle tone

Decreasing skin temperature

Brain releases stress hormones


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2. Psychological symptoms

Depression

Tearfulness

Withdrawal

Apathy

Guilt

Agitation

Panic

Anxiety

Frustration

Anger


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3. Behavioral Symptoms

Lack of enthusiasm

Hostility

Irritability

Under/over eating

Decreased ability to concentrate

Clumsiness

Poor performance

Absenteeism


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Managing Stress

Change your thinking

Change your behavior

Change your lifestyle


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Change your thinking

Re- framing

Positive thinking


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Change your behavior

Be assertive

Get organized

Ventilation

Humor

Diversion and distraction


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Change your lifestyle

Balanced diet

Quit smoking and alcohol

Exercise

Sleep

Leisure

Relaxation


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