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2 STRESS MANAGEMENT LEARNING TO ‘REALLY’ RELAX IS STRESS REALLY BAD? HOW AND WHY YOU GET STRESS. DEALING WITH STRESS. GETTING A WINNER’S BELIEF
8/29/20153 WHAT IS STRESS?
8/29/20154 Stress is often termed as a twentieth century syndrome, born out of man's race towards modern progress and its ensuing complexities. - BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
8/29/20155 “Response to any situation we find challenging, frightening, or difficult” ‘The way the body responds to the demands of one’s life style’ i.e., the effects of wear and tear on your body.
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7 FOUND YOURSELF IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS?
8/29/20158 Signs Of Stress Physical signs Mental signs Behavioural signs Job Stress Signs
8/29/20159 PROBABLE SYMPTOMS Insomnia Loss of mental concentration Absenteeism Depression Substance abuse Extreme anger and frustration Family conflict Migraine, Headaches and back problems.
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8/29/ POSSIBLE CAUSES Job Insecurity High Performance Demand Bad Boss
8/29/ Contd.. Workplace Culture Personal or Family Problems Technolog\
8/29/ EUSTRESS vs DISTRESS
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8/29/ Positive stress Results Enables Concentration Increases Performance Energizes You Into Motion
8/29/ Negative Stress Results Loss of motivation Reduces effectiveness Physical, mental, and behavioral problems
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8/29/ The cost of ignoring stress Work-related stress can result in high levels of employee turnover. Employees experiencing stress are more likely to make poor decisions and casual errors. Workplace relations and customer service may deteriorate
8/29/ IF THAT’S NOT ENOUGH….THEN HOLD YOUR BREATH STRESS HAS PROVEN TO BE FATAL STRESS CAUSES AGING
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8/29/ Be Prepared for Changes Find and protect time to refresh, re-energize and re-motivate. Avoid giving in to alcohol, smoking and other substance abuses.
8/29/ Positive attitudes towards stressful situations in life. Don't be complacent. Sit straight and comfortably on your seat, and try breathing exercises Try creative visualization
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8/29/ Stress Management Plan Identify Stressors Determine reactions Techniques currently used Techniques to add or change
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