stress management final presentation

7/31/2019 Stress Management Final Presentation

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Stress is..

Reaction and response to any kind of

change

Stress is a response to a perceived threatto your well being


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Typically stress is seen as harmfuland unpleasant yet stress may bebeneficial.

How do you view stress?


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Myths about stress*Myth 1 I must be stressed to succeed...

Myth 2 All Stress is bad

Myth 3 If only I could move/change my job/

leave my spouse/get rid of my boss,then my stress would go away...

Myth 4 There is nothing I can do about stress


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Common Responses

to Stress Fighting it

Flight - Escaping it Freezing

Tend and Befriend

Everyone respondsdifferently to stressors!


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Top Stressors

Sources of stress for men*

1 Being away from family2 Increases in workload

3 Financial problems

4 Changes in family

5 Conflicts between work and familyresponsibilities


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PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

Forgetfulness regarding appointments, dates, deadlines

Frequent spells of brooding and a feeling of inadequacy

Reversals in usual behavior

Irritable

Feelings of unreality


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PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

Urge to runUnable to concentrate

LethargyDecision making- both major & minor-becomes difficult


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BEHAVIOURAL EFFECTS

Using peopleDrug/Alcohol abuse

CynicalFault findingAntisocial

Under eatingLowered sex drive


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BEHAVIOURAL EFFECTS

Cigarette smokingImpulsive behavior

Inappropriate cryingAggressiveOvereating

Lack of initiative


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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

HypertensionCoronary heart disease

Migraine, tension headacheUlcersAsthmatic conditions

Chronic backaches


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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

Allergies

Skin disorders

More frequent infections

Sexual dysfunctions


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MENTAL STRESSDifficulty in concentrationConfusion

Rarely express your feelings throughmusic, art, dance or writingNo intellectual relaxation

Make negative self-statements


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BURN OUT EFFECTS

Complaints of fatigue, beingoverworked, exhaustion

Shows loss of enthusiasm, energy,drive, pep team spirit

Shows loss of imagination, creativity,refusal to take risks


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BURN OUT EFFECTS

Becomes defensive easily, has poorrelationships with key people

Is disorganized, has poor recall,memory loss


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Positive Ways of Coping

With Stress1. Plan to solve

2. Talk to friend/family

3. Exercise


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Basic Guidelines For CopingRecognise and admit that you are

feeling stressed and anxious

If you do know what it is that isbothering you, what can you do to

eliminate or minimise the situation?


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Basic Guidelines For CopingGive yourself positive reinforcement

for even the smallest accomplishments.

Are you blaming someone else for youranxieties, unhappiness, poor health, lackof success or whatever?Take responsibility for yourself and

make some positive changes?


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Remember that .

Albert Einstein didnt remember histelephone number. He didnt want to

clutter his mind with information thatcould be accessed anytime.

You are more resourceful than you

often acknowledge andYou always have more options than

you know


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You dont have to catch the

ball every time someone throws it

at you

Learn how to say NO!!

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