1. TIPS TO OVERCOME STRESS AND BURNOUT Alisha Voutas May 13, 2014

2. What is Stress?

3. Activity

4. Reducing Stress

5. Preventing Burnout

6. WHAT IS STRESS?

7. What is Stress? Stress is a body’s method of reacting to a challenge. According to the stressful event, the body’s way to respond to stress is by sympathetic nervous system activation which results in the fight-or-flight response. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_(biology)

8. Hans Selye’s 3 Stages of Stress The Body is Alarmed The Body’s Resistance is Increased The Duration of the Distress Causes Exhaustion http://www.skillsconverged.com/FreeTraini ngMaterials/tabid/258/articleType/ArticleV iew/articleId/733/Stress-Management- Glass-of-Water.aspx

9. ACTIVITY

10. Stress Management: Bottle of Water Describe a time when you were stressed at work and compare that with this experience. Was your workplace stress cause by exhaustion, body resistance, or was it simply an alarmed state? http://www.skillsconverged.com/FreeTraini ngMaterials/tabid/258/articleType/ArticleV iew/articleId/733/Stress-Management- Glass-of-Water.aspx

11. REDUCING STRESS

12. Recognize Warning Signs Feeling Anxious, Irritable, or Depressed Problems Sleeping Fatigue Muscle Tension or Headaches Stomach Problems Trouble Concentrating http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_st ress_management.htm

13. Take Care of Yourself Exercise Eat Right Limit Alcohol and Nicotine Intake Get Your Sleep http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_st ress_management.htm

14. Prioritize and Organize Create a Balanced Schedule Don’t Over-commit Try to Leave Earlier in the Morning Take Breaks http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_st ress_management.htm

15. Improve Emotional Intelligence Self-awareness Self-management Social Awareness Relationship Management http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_st ress_management.htm

16. Break Bad Habits Eliminate Self-defeating Behaviors Improve Communication Cultivate a Friendly Social Climate http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_st ress_management.htm

17. PREVENTING BURNOUT

18. What is Burnout Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout _signs_symptoms.htm

19. Road to Burnout Every Day is a Bad Day Caring Seems Like a Waste of Time Exhaustion Find Tasks Either Dull or Overwhelming Feel Unappreciated http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout _signs_symptoms.htm

20. Dealing with Burnout (three r’s) Recognize Reverse Resilience http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout _signs_symptoms.htm

21. Causes of Burnout Work-Related Lifestyle Personality Traits http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout _signs_symptoms.htm

22. Warning Signs and Symptoms Physical Emotional Behavioral http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout _signs_symptoms.htm

23. Preventing Burnout Start the Day With a Relaxing Ritual Adopt Healthy Eating, Exercising, and Sleeping Habits Set Boundaries Take a Daily Break from Technology Nourish Your Creative Side Learn How to Manage Stress http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout _signs_symptoms.htm

24. Recovering from Burnout Slow Down Get Support Reevaluate Your Goals and Priorities http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout _signs_symptoms.htm

25. Summary Reduce Stress by: Recognizing Warning Signs Taking Care of Yourself Prioritizing and Organizing Improving Emotional Intelligence Breaking Bad Habits

26. Summary Burnout Road to Burnout Three R’s Causes Warning Signs Prevention Recovery

27. MAKE WORK FUN!!

28. Resources http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_sy mptoms.htm http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_sy mptoms.htm http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_mana gement.htm http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_mana gement.htm http://www.skillsconverged.com/FreeTrainingMaterial s/tabid/258/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/733/Str ess-Management-Glass-of-Water.aspx http://www.skillsconverged.com/FreeTrainingMaterial s/tabid/258/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/733/Str ess-Management-Glass-of-Water.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_(biology)