Transcript Dial it Down - Stress Less Power Point

Dial It Down
Are you feeling stressed?
Top Causes of Stress in the U.S.
Cause
Factors
1 Job Pressure
Co-Worker Tension, Bosses, Work Overload
2 Money
Loss of Job, Reduced Retirement, Medical Expenses
3 Health
Health Crisis, Terminal or Chronic Illness
4 Relationships
Divorce, Death of Spouse, Arguments with Friends,
Loneliness
5 Poor Nutrition
Inadequate Nutrition, Caffeine, Processed Foods,
Refined Sugars
6 Media Overload
Television, Radio, Internet, E-Mail, Social Networking
7 Sleep Deprivation
Inability to release adrenaline and other stress
hormones
Sources of Job Stress
Workload
Lack of job security
Juggling work/personal stress
People issues
Stress Symptoms
Common effects of workplace stress ...
... On your body
... On your mood
... On your behavior
•Headache
•Muscle tension or pain
•Chest pain
•Fatigue
•Change in sex drive
•Stomach upset
•Sleep problems
•Anxiety
•Restlessness
•Lack of motivation or
focus
•Irritability or anger
•Sadness or depression
•Overeating or undereating
•Angry outbursts
•Drug or alcohol abuse
•Tobacco use
•Social withdrawal
WHEN YOU ARE STRESSED…
Ask yourself…
 Is it important?
 Can I control it?
If the answer to either question is no, is it worth
spending your energy on it?
Nature
Therapy
Meditation
Hobby
Stress
Management
Music
Manage
Time
Exercise
Yoga
STEPS TO REDUCE JOB
STRESS
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Take care of yourself
Talk to an attentive listener
Get moving
Get enough sleep
Make healthy food choices
Consume alcohol in moderation
Stay away from nicotine
Find a work-life balance
Maintain a positive attitude
JOB STRESS REDUCTION
• Prioritize work tasks
• Break projects into smaller
steps
• Be willing to delegate
• Don’t over commit yourself
• Leave earlier to prevent
tardiness
• Rehearse and prepare
• Keep a sense of humor
EISENHOWER MATRIX
COMPONENTS OF EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE
• Self-awareness – The ability to recognize your
emotions and their impact while using gut feelings to
guide your decisions.
• Self-management – The ability to control your
emotions and behavior and adapt to changing
circumstances.
• Social awareness – The ability to sense, understand,
and react to other's emotions and feel comfortable
socially.
• Relationship management – The ability to inspire,
influence, and connect to others and manage conflict.
MANAGE S T RE S S WITH
E MOT IONAL INT E LLIGE NCE
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Realize when your stressed
Stay connected to your internal emotional experience
Recognize and use nonverbal cues and body language
Develop the capacity to meet challenges with humor
Resolve conflict positively
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication
The best phrases to use:
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This is hard for me to say but…
I don’t mean to offend you but…
I need to talk to you about something…
I really need to speak to you about
something. You might not be aware
but…
WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
Find the common ground
Avoid Workplace Conflict
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Set an example
Be friendly
Pick your friends wisely
Work
Keep documentation
Pick your battles
Stay calm in a confrontation
Accept others as they are
EMPLOYEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION-EDR
For the times when you just can’t…
EDR offers Mediation  Conflict Coaching  Consultations  Conflict
Management Training
Call 888-23-ADVICE
STRESS AND ITS FRIENDS:
MEET DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
STRESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical activity is proven to
reduce stress and improve
mood.
Relaxation techniques can
help improve anxiety, panic,
and depression.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-EAP
EAP offers information and assistance in just about every
area one could want or need: emotional, financial, legal,
health, wellness, etc. Which EAP do you have? (It is based on
your health plan.)
COVA Care and COVA HDHP
Anthem EAP 855-223-9277 www.AnthemEAP.com
Log In: Commonwealth of Virginia
COVA HealthAware
Aetna EAP 888-238-6232 www.mylifevalues.com
Username:COVA/Password:COVA
Kaiser Permanente HMO
Kaiser EAP 866-517-7042 www.achievesolutions.net/kaiser
Wellness Wednesdays to Stress Less
Take some time every Wednesday to reduce
or prevent stress, so you can be your best!
January – Move It More
February – Meditate Away
March – Stretch It Out
April – Express Yourself
May – Gratitude Get Away
June – DeTech to De-stress
Let It Go
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