2. Stress in Nutshell
We may be
- Physically stressed
- Mentally stressed
- Socially stressed
3. Stress in Nutshell
We may have
- Physical problems
- Mental problems
- Social problems
4. Stress in Nutshell
To prevent stress effects we should
- Relax our body
- Relax our mind
- Have good social atmosphere
5. Stress – The simple formula
S = P > R
Stress occurs when the pressure is greater than the
resource
6. Why Stress Management?
• Stress Related Disorders & Chemical
Dependency, lead to great losses to Nation
and employer.
- lost productivity
- increased health care expenses
- increased absenteeism
- increased accidents
7. What Stresses You Out?
• Money/bills
• Traffic
• Job related stress:
– Work Load
– overcrowding
– lack of support
– lack of on the job training
– Audit Team :-)
• Health/Medical issues
• Lack of Free time
• Relationships
– family & friends
8. What can Stress lead to?
• Low productivity
• Anger/frustration
• Work related injuries
• Lack of concentration
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Depression
How you handle stress can mean the difference
between being happy and productive ... or
frustrated and anxious.
13. FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK STRESS
• The drive for success
• Changing work
patterns
• Working conditions
• Overwork
• Under-work
• Uncertainty
• Conflict
• Responsibility
• Relationships at
work
• Change at work
16. 2. MENTAL SYMPTOMS
• Lack of concentration
• Memory lapses
• Difficulty in making decisions
• Confusion
• Disorientation
• Panic attacks
Am I the same
person?
17. 3. BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS
• Appetite changes - too much or too little
• Eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia
• Increased intake of alcohol & other drugs
• Increased smoking
• Restlessness
• Fidgeting
• Nail biting
• Hypochondria
Let me smoke
Out worries.
18. 4. EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS
• Bouts of depression
• Impatience
• Fits of rage
• Tearfulness
• Deterioration of personal hygiene and
appearance
I will kill
You.
30. Time Management
• Make a list
• What MUST be done
• What SHOULD be done
• What would you LIKE to do
• Cut out time wasting
• Learn to drop unimportant activities
• Say no or delegate
31. Ten stress management Tips
1. Recognize the
problem
2. Reduce exposure to
stressor
3. Keep balance among
family, work, leisure &
friends