STRESS MANAGEMENT

Have experienced in these situations?

 Unexpected death  Witnessing an accident  Sudden loss of Money  Blaming  In charge for valuable things  Arranging a Seminar, Workshop, Party,  Goal Achievement  Attending an Interview

What is Stress?

Stress is a psychological and physiological response to events that upset our personal balance in some way

An event is good or bad If the changes it brings strain our coping skills and adaptive resources The end result is the personal feeling of stress and the body's biological stress response.

Factors

• • • Out side Factors The state of the world, The environment in which you live or work, Your family • • • Individual Factors your own irresponsible behavior Negative attitudes and feelings Unrealistic expectations

Consequences of Stress on Human Body

vary from person to person

       Memory problems Difficulty in decision making Inability to concentrate Digestive problems High blood pressure Weight gain or loss Seeing the negative part   Losing your temper Poor judgment           Restlessness and anxiety Depression. Easily irritated Headache Muscle tension and pain. Sleep disturbances Fatigue Increase in usage of alcohol and drug Skin problems Lack of confidence.

Stressors three categories

Frustrations Meeting your needs or achieving personal goals External- an unsatisfying job, death of a loved one Internal- physical handicaps, the lack of a desired talent

Conflicts Two or more mismatched needs or goals A working mother might feel torn over a job offer that would advance her career, but take time away from her family Pressures Expectations of others or the demands you place on yourself You may feel pressure to get good grades in order to please your parents or get into a good school

What creates Stress?

When change occurs (good or bad) we usually experience some degree of Stress

S=P>R

Stress occurs when the pressure is greater than the resource  Getting proficiency in studies  Financial or personal difficulties in Studies  Attend an interview without proper preparation

How can I change my lifestyle habits to manage stress better?

      Get enough sleep Connect with others Develop a support system and share your feelings Exercise regularly Eat a balanced, nutritious diet Reduce caffeine and sugar  Take time to think and relax  Read a good book  Work on a hobby  Listen to Music

 Don’t self-medicate with alcohol or drugs  Do something for yourself everyday  Have realistic expectations  Proper time Management  Give priority to the most important tasks and do those first  Express your feelings instead of bottling them up  Reframe problems -See problems as opportunities  Family trip    Yoga Meditation Some Relaxation techniques

Is this my problem……  Ask your self is this my problem? If it is not, leave it alone  If it is your problem, Can you settle it now? Once it is settled, leave it alone .  If the problem is too big and you cannot settle it alone, should you seek advice? Take the advice from expert, and settle the matter. Don't let it hang  Don't worry over the decision, and try to accept situations you cannot change

Reducing Stress during Interviews

  Be at right time or 15 minutes before interview venue Develop needed confidence    Proper preparation for the interview Enter the interview with reasonable information & understanding Be sensitive to the needs & expectations   Know your strength & weakness Make a Positive interaction

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Don’t have inferiority or Superiority complex

I am not o.k You are not o.k

I am not o.k You are o.k

I am o.k You are not o.k

I am o.k. You are ok