1. Stress and Stress Management1

2. What Stresses You Out? Money/bills Traffic Job related stress:
Work Load
overcrowding
lack of support
lack of on the job training
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Health/Medical issues
Lack of Free time
Relationships
family & friends 2

3. What can Stress lead to? Low productivity Anger/frustration
Work related injuries
Lack of concentration
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Depression
How you handle stress can mean the difference between being happy and productive ... or frustrated and anxious. 3

4. Recognizing Stress
The following are indicators that you may be encountering stress:
General irritability
Elevated heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Anxiety-anxious feeling for no specific reason
Trembling
Insomnia
Headaches
Indigestion
Pain in neck and/ or lower back
Changes in appetite or sleep pattern 4

5. Managing Stress
Stress is a process that builds and builds until you feel like you are going to explode. It is more effective to intervene early in the process rather than later. Try to become aware of the signs that suggest the process has begun. 5

6. Time and Stress Identify & eliminate your personal “time-wasters”
Set long-range goals and daily priorities
Identify your number-one priority and get it done first
Say "no" when/if necessary
Ask for help when/if necessary 6

7. Health and Stress
Experts argue that maintaining a regular exercise routine and healthy diet is your best defense against stress.
Try to fit (at least) 20 minutes of aerobic activity into your schedule three to four days a week.
Eat well-balanced meals, more whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables.
Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. 7

8. Help with Stress
There are a wide variety of books, magazines, tapes and videos on the market to help you learn to deal with stress.
Several web sites are also now available to help you cope with everyday stress.
If necessary, you may also want to consider getting medical advice from your Doctor. 8