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Work related stress occurs when people are presentedwith work demands and pressure they are not able to cope with based on their abilities. It can get worse if employees feel they have little control over their tasks and if supervisors give little support.

WORK RELATE D STRESS??

Good Stress Bad StressAlso known as EustressMotivates you to overcome an obstacleKeeps you challenged and productive in your tasksEustress sharpens awarenessPhysical eustress includes excercising and stretchingProvides you with confidence and drive to succeed

Also known as distressOccurs when good stress is too hard to cope with.Can cause mental and physiological damage over timeDeteriorates confidence and causes anxiety and evendepression in the long run

When you percieve a stressful situation, your body immediately develops a fight or flight response as a way of protecting you. It determines whether you will stand up to the threator flee from it. It is human instinct to develop this response because it has allowed us to survive as a species to this point. When stressed:

How Does The Body Respond To Stress?

What Are The Consequences Of Stress?

Stress Management StrategiesExcercise- it allows you to clear your mindTalk about your stress with your familyAdapt- accept that not everything is perfectFind time to have fun- its temporary reliefFocus on good stress- Helps build confidenceEat healthy- Your diet is very importantSleep well- It allows you to focus more

Hormones like adrenaline are releasedto sharpen senses and reactions.Heart beats faster to deliver blood tovital organs under pressure.

Breathing speeds up so brain can getmore oxygen and stay alert.Muscles tighten up to prevent injury/ pain.Hormones give extra strength and speed.

Your body copes with stress well for a short period. The consequence of this stress is that youare able to better yourself. You gain condfidence and relief after overcoming an obstacle. The consequences of chronic and continuous stress can be:Constant anxiety Constant fatigue and tirednessUnipolar/Bipolar disorder Mineral and vitamin deficiencyDifferent forms of depression Difficulty with social interaction

Helpful Web Resourceshttp://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htmhttp://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/life-vie/stress-eng.phphttp://healthycanadians.gc.ca/index-eng.phpBy: Concept Crew