2. Stress is the psychological, physiological and
behavioural response by an individual.
Stress may be considered as any physical, chemical, or
emotional factor that causes bodily or mental unrest and
that may be a factor in causing disease.
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4. 1.Economic benefits: Reducing stress increases an
individual’s productivity at work and reduces the
number of days they take off.
2. Physical health benefits: Being stressed consumes
energy and nutrients which could otherwise be used to
protect the body (e.g. from infectious diseases)
3. Psychological health benefits: Reducing stress
improves sleep and reduces irritability, anxiety
and depression.
4. Relationship benefits: Improved interpersonal
relationships with co-workers or family members.
5. Stress management is a wide
spectrum of techniques and
psychotherapies aimed at
controlling a person's level
of stress, especially
chronic stress, usually for the
purpose of and for the motive
of improving everyday
functioning.
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8. 1.A decrease in anxiety
2.A reduction in pain
3.Improves physical and mental
health
4.Memory , focus and other bran
functions improve.
5. Impatience, irritability, anger
decrease.
9. Before discussing stress management
techniques, there are several factors to
consider.
1. Understand your stress.
2. Identify your stress sources
3. Learn to recognize stress signals.
4. Recognize your stress strategies
5. Implement healthy stress management
strategies.
6. Make self-care a priority
7. Ask for support when needed.
10. The techniques are categorized into three
groups:
Action Orientated Approaches: used to
take action to change a stressful situation
Emotion-oriented approaches: used to
change the way we perceive a stressful
situation
Acceptance-oriented approaches: used for
dealing with stressful situations you can’t
control
11. 1.Managing Your Time :
Time Management Quiz
Job Analysis
Healthy Boundaries
2. Other People :
Managing Conflict
Dealing with unreasonable requests
Saying yes to person but no to task
3. Working Environment :
Minimizing Stress of working
environment
Action Programs
Avoiding multitasking
Assertiveness
Managing Boundaries
12. Positive Thinking
Use Cognitive
Restructuring
Positive Thinking Quiz
ABC Technique
Thought Awareness
Rational Thinking
Affirmations and
Imaginary
13. Get enough Exercise
Physical Relaxation
Getting enough sleep
Talking to friends or
family
Build resilience
Seeking when help
needed
Practicing mindful
Meditation
Yoga
Deep Breathing
Eating a well-
balanced diet
Cope with change
17. 1. Improves productivity in a stressful
situation .
2. Motivate employees
3. Reduces chances of workplace
conflicts.
4. Decreases chances of unethical
issues.
5. Improves communication process
6. Helps to run the projects smoothly.
7. Enables you to develop team.
18. • Promote leave, rest and breaks
• Ensure the workload is in line with worker’s abilities and
resources
• Provide stimulation and opportunities for workers to use skills
• Boost workplace morale by creating opportunities for social
interactions
• Clearly set out worker’s roles and responsibilities
• Encourage participation in decision making that affects
individuals roles
• Encourage open communication
• Establish no tolerance policy for workplace discrimination
• Engage an external consultant to suggest a fresh approach to any
existing issues
19. Set realistic deadlines
Take a lunch break
Go home on time
Take your holiday leave
Participate in work functions
Establish open and
professional communication
Respect other employees
Do not tolerate discrimination
of any sort, report any instances
20. 1. Make art -- draw, color, paint, or play a musical
instrument.
2. Work on a scrapbook or photo album to focus on good
memories.
3. Read a book, short story or magazine.
4. Meet a friend for coffee or a meal.
5. Play a favorite sport like golf, tennis, or basketball.
6. Do a hobby like sewing, knitting, or making jewelry.
7. Listen to music or watch an inspiring performance.
8. Take a walk in nature.
9. Take a relaxing bath and feel the stress wash away.
10. Meditate or practice yoga.
11. Work in the garden or do a home improvement
project.
12. Go for a run or bike ride to clear your head.
21. Stress happen when we are not happy or could not
solve our personal matters. There is no chance to live
life without stress. But you have the power to deal with
it, to control it and use it in your favor. Without stress,
there is no growth. So find a way to control stress and
reduce it. And after every stressful situation, you need
some rest and renewal to balance yourself and your
health.