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Stress Management: By-Neha Dubey

The document discusses various causes and effects of stress. It outlines environmental, organizational, individual and psychosocial factors that can cause stress. It also discusses the physiological, psychological and behavioral consequences of stress. Finally, it provides tips for managing stress through awareness, listening, communication, teamwork, motivation, relaxation techniques, exercise, and diversion.

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Stress Management: By-Neha Dubey

The document discusses various causes and effects of stress. It outlines environmental, organizational, individual and psychosocial factors that can cause stress. It also discusses the physiological, psychological and behavioral consequences of stress. Finally, it provides tips for managing stress through awareness, listening, communication, teamwork, motivation, relaxation techniques, exercise, and diversion.

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Stress Management

By-Neha Dubey
STRESS MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION
• Stress is a dynamic condition in which an
individual is confronted with an opportunity,
constraints or restriction n demand related to
what he or she desires.

• In a simple word stress may be defined as a


worry and pressure that is caused by having
too much work.
STRESS MANAGEMENT

• STRESS IS NOT NECESSARILY BAD ALWAYS.

• IT MAY BE TAKEN AS A POSITIVE WAY ALSO.

• MORE TYPICALLY, STRESS IS ASSOCIATED


WITH OPPORTUNITY AND CONSTRAINTS.

• POTENTIAL STRESS AND ACTUAL STRESS.


STRESS MANAGEMENT

• TWO CONDITIONS R NECESSARY FOR


POTENTIAL STRESS TO BECOME ACTUAL
STRESS
1. THERE MUST BE UNCERTAINTY OVER THE
RESULT OR OUTCOME .

2. THE OUTCOME MUST BE IMPORTANT.


Factors Affecting Stress

• Environmental Factors

• Organizational Factors

• Individual Factors

• Psychosocial Factors

• Health Disparities
Environmental Factors

• Stress that results from events occurring in


the physical environment opposed to social
surroundings:
– Floods
– Hurricanes
– Earthquakes
– Fires
– Industrial disasters
• Background distressors – noise, air, and
water pollution
Organisational Factors

• Task Demands
Factors related to persons job. It includes design
of individuals job ,working conditions & work layout.

• Role Demands
Pressures placed on a person as a function of the
particular role he or she plays in the organisation.

• Interpersonal Demands
Pressures created by other employees.
Organisational Factors

• Orgnisation Structure
Defines the level of differentiation in organisation ,
the degree of rules & regulations where decisions are
made.

• Organisational Leadership
Represents the managerial style of the
organisation’s senior executives.
Individual Factors

• Family
Marital difficulties, breaking off a relationship &
discipline troubles with children.
• Economic Problems
Individuals overextending their financial resources.
• Inherent personality
Ones tendency to accentuate negative aspects of world
in general.
Psychosocial Factors

• Psychosocial factors in our daily lives that


cause stress:
– Change
– Pressure
– Inconsistent goals and behaviors
– Conflict
– Overload
– Burnout
– Other (overcrowding, discrimination,
unemployment, poverty)
Health Disparities

• Health effects of excessive stress by


population:
– Black Americans have higher rates of
hypertension, CVD
– Unisexual couples have higher rates of
suicide and are more likely to be victims of
violence
Stress and the College Student

• Away from home


• Pressure to make new friends
• Large classes
• Academic pressures
• National College Health Assessments
reported that stress was the number one
factor affecting individual academic
performance
CONSEQUENCES OF STRESS

• PHYSIOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS

• PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS

• BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS
PHYSIOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS

• Headaches

• High blood pressure

• Heart diseases
Psychological symptoms

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Decrease in job satisfaction


BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS

• Productivity

• Absenteeism

• Turnover
Ways To Reduce Stress in Workplace

• Awareness

• Listening

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Motivation
Awareness

• Recognize the signs!

• Be concerned for your employees!

• Know that challenges that affect your


organization (the economy, financial
uncertainty) may also affect your employee’s
families.
Listening

• "To be an exceptional listener we must be SILENT


when the other person is speaking.“

• If you are willing to be silent once in a while,


while others are speaking, "You make the
conversation rewarding, stimulating, motivating,
and satisfying ...

• Every human being needs someone just to


LISTEN to them."
Communication

• What is the hardest part about communication? Remembering to


do it!

• If there is something someone needs to know, tell them, show


them, help them to understand.

• People aren’t mind readers. They may be busy and they may be
stressed but they will usually invite the opportunity to learn, to
share and to communicate.

• Staff meetings should be held on a regular basis which leads to


focused staff.

• Without regular communication, team members lose momentum,


confidence and focus. They become distracted and diverted.
Teamwork

• Assess employees talents!

• Utilize each member’s strengths to increase


productivity.

• Encourage staff to be involved in solution


planning which increases productivity and
builds team spirit!

• Cross train, be ready for the unexpected.


Motivation

• The heart of motivation is to give people what


they really want most from work.

• The more you are able to provide what they


want, the more you should expect what you
really want, namely: productivity, quality…..

• Every day, find someone doing something well


and tell them so.
Ways to Reduce Stress in and
Around the Home

• Get enough sleep


• Take time to relax
• Get organized
• Schedule time for fun
• Gardening breeds new growth
• Cooking can feed your soul
• Do your favorite, take in a movie at home
Massage, Yoga & Exercises
Massage:
 Reduces stress
 Reduces pain
 Builds the immune system
 Improves strength
 Prevention of repetitive stress syndrome

Yoga:
It is a combination of meditation and exercise and works as a stress reducer.
 Makes you feel calm
 Relieves tension from the muscles
 Strengthen your mind and body
 Peaceful and calm state of mind

Aerobic Exercises & Activities:


Strengthen your heart, lungs and associated blood vessels and increase
stamina.
 Walking
 Running
 Jogging
 Swimming
 Aerobic dancing
Diversion

One of the reasons behind stress is letting your mind obsess over
things that you can’t change. If you think on that issue, divert
your mind.
• Go on a small walk,
• meet your old friends,
• watch your favorite movie,
• go for window shopping,
• check out your old pictures,
• play with your pet,
• visit a park and see children playing.

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