1. Managing Stress “There cannot be a stressful crisis next week. My schedule is already full.” - Henry Kissinger

2. Where does stress come from? Work Family/home Finances Illness Loss/grief Changes (big or small)

3. A Broader Definition… The nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it.

4. A Broader Definition… The nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it. Symptoms of stress: –Physical –Mental –Emotional

5. A Broader Definition… The nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it. Physical – illness or injury Emotional – marriage or fight Mental – work or education

6. How Stressed Are You? “Adult Stress Scale” Record the stresses you have experienced in the past 12 months.

7. Adult Stress Scale StressEvent Value Death of Spouse100 Divorce73 Marital Separation65 Jail term63 Death of a close family member 63

8. Adult Stress Scale (continued) StressEvent Value Personal injury or illness53 Marriage50 Fired at work47 Marital reconciliation45 Retirement45

9. Adult Stress Scale (continued) StressEvent Value Change in health of family member 44 Pregnancy40 Sex difficulties39 Gain of a new family member 39 Business readjustments39

10. Adult Stress Scale (continued) StressEvent Value Change in financial state 38 Death of a close friend37 Change to a different line of work 36 Change in # of arguments with spouse 35 Mortgage over $50,00031

11. Adult Stress Scale (continued) StressEvent Value Foreclosure of mortgage30 Change in responsibilities at work 29 Son or daughter leaving home 29 Trouble with in-laws29 Outstanding personal achievements 28

12. Adult Stress Scale (continued) StressEvent Value Spouse begins or stops work26 Begin or end school26 Change in living conditions25 Revision of personal habits24 Trouble with boss23 Change in work hours or conditions 20

13. Adult Stress Scale (continued) StressEvent Value Change in residence20 Change in school20 Change in recreation19 Change in religious activities19 Change in social activities18

14. Adult Stress Scale (continued) StressEvent Value Loan less than $50,00017 Change in sleeping habits16 Change in # of family get-togethers 15 Change in eating habits15 Vacation13 Holidays12 Minor violation of the law11

15. Your Score Add applicable event values to find your total. Why 12 months? Effects of life changes carry over for long periods of time. What is your total?

16. What does it mean? ScoreStress/Risk Level <149Low 150-200Mild 200-299Moderate >300Major

17. Coping with Stress Moderate physical activity Locate the source Share your feelings Know your limits Roll with the punches Take care of yourself

18. Take a Vacation! “In 2005, Americans threw away an estimated 415 million vacation days.” Relaxation tips: –Leave the laptop at home –Pick a sunny spot –Schedule a week or more

19. Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Characteristics of happy people? Genetics Health Social life Relationships

20. Don’t Worry, Be Happy! A few more things you can do: –Quit comparing –Give back –Focus on the positives

21. Take Control of Your Stress Stress can be positive When stress turns negative –Take control –Determine its source –Make a plan