1. Talk to the Past Students
Association, Borivali
22 Feb 2015

2. Are you on Red Alert all
the time?
Is it desirable?

3.  Generational shift in values
 Traditional vs modern mindsets
 Societal pressures
 Media blitz
 Technology
 Conflicting requirements
 Argumentative kids
 Nuclear families
 Competition with other parents

4. REMEMBER----------

5.  Academic stress
 Peer pressure
 Relationships
 Family struggles
 Physical/ emotional neglect
 Media exposure
 Careers
 Bullying
 Health issues
 Low self esteem

6.  Financial insecurity
 Fear of being ignored
 Physical and Emotional dependency
 Family conflicts
 Health
 Lack of something to do/ boredom
 Loss of control over daily lives
 Perceived lack of respect
 Perceived gap between generations
 Perceived erosion of values

7.  Irritability
 loss of appetite
 BP and diabetes
 Depression
 Substance abuse
 Mood swings
 Overeating
 Headaches
 Loss of concentration
 Insomnia

8. How much of your stressors
are real?
How many of your stressors
are imaginary?

9.  Acceptance
 Dialogue
 Get together with extended family
 Healthy life styles
 Empathy
 Guidance from elders
 Seek possibility of alternate careers
 Mental vacation
 One hour of reflection time
 Problem solving skills

10. Stress is not a state of mind but
something measurable and dangerous.
It is not an abstract concept that
maybe you do something about
someday. You need to do something
about it TODAY

11. Thank you