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1. Stress Management

2. Meaning of Stress
The term ‘stress’ is derived from the Latin word
‘stringere’, which means to clutch compress or
bind. The reaction of one’s body to a situation
leads to stress.
Stress means any change in our physical,
mental and emotional state due to an uncertain
situation. Physiologically, stress is the reaction of
one’s body to a perceived threat.

3. Definition
According to Mc Grath, “ A person experiences stress
when a situation is perceived as presenting a demand
which threatens to exceed the person’s capabilities
and resources for meeting it”.
According to Newman, “ Job stress is a condition
arising from the interaction of the people and their
jobs and characterized by changes within people that
force them to deviate from their normal functioning.”

4. Stages of stress
According to Selye, there are three stages of stress:
Alarm Resistance Exhaustion

5. Types of Stress
 Eustress :
This is positive stress that accompanies achievement and success
.It makes us feel happy and excited.
 Distress:
This is negative stress that accompanies failure and loss. It makes
us feel insecure, helpless, sad ,scared & tense.

6. Sources of stress
Individual or
personal
factors
Organization
al factors
Environmen
tal Factors

7. Sources of stress
 Individual or personal factors: There are many factors
which relate to the personal life of an individual .i.e. type of
personality, health ,injury ,family problem ,financial
difficulties, conflicts between personal & company beliefs.
 Organizational factors:
• Job related factors-too much or too little work ,deadlines
,long working hours.

8. • Role related factors – role conflicts ,high expectation of
colleagues, lack of support, lack of involvement in decision –
making.
• Interpersonal demands – low trust and cooperation,
harassment at the work place.
• Career related factors – lack of job security ,lack of
recognition for good performance.
Environmental Factors: These include
• Threats of terrorism.
• Conflicts between religions ,castes, communities etc.

9. continued
• Conflicts between religions ,castes, communities etc.
• Political instability in the country.
• Fast rate of technological change.
• Shortage of essential public services e.g. power, water
etc.
• Natural calamities, e.g. floods, earthquake. Etc
• High rate of inflation.

10. Consequences of Stress
Physiological Symptoms :
• Frequent headaches.
• Faster heart beats, high blood pressure & heart attacks.
• Upset stomach ,indigestion etc.
• Cold hand & feet.
• Dry mouth and tense muscles.
• Back pain
• Asthama , Depression , Restlessness, sleeplessness.

11. Behavioral Symptoms
• Drinking and Smoking
• Rapid speech
• Change in eating habits
• Sleep disorders
• Increased absenteeism from work
• Decline in job performance

12. Psychological Symptoms
• Tension
• Boredom
• Irritability
• Depression
• Frustration
• Helplessness

13. Types of Personality
• Type A personality : A person is extermely
competitive and very devoted to work. They tends to
be aggressive and impatient. His motivation and
devotion are high.
• Type B personality: A person is less competitive and
less devoted to work. They follows a more relaxed and
balanced approach to life.

14. Profile ofType A andType B Personalities
TYPE( A) Personality TYPE( B) Personality
Is always moving Is never in hury
Walks rapidly Relaxes without guilt
Eat rapidly Relaxes
Talks rapidly Relaxes
Is Impatient Is Patient
Does two things at a time Does not
Measures success by quantity Plays for fun ,not for win
Feels time Pressure Has no pressing deadlines
Is aggressive

15. Management of Stress
There are two types of strategies for coping with stress:
Strategies at the Organisatinal Level
Job Redesign
Counseling
Collateral Programmes ( health promotion schemes, career
development etc)
Training
Meditation

16. Strategies at the an Individual Level
 Knowledge of stressors
 Self management
 Time management
 Relaxation
 Balanced Life
 Gain support
 Develop Positive Attitudes
 Seek Professional help

17. Five Golden Principles to a Stress
Free Life
• Proper Exercise
• Proper Relaxation
• Proper Breathing
• PositiveThinking and Proper Meditation
• A Proper Diet
• Meditation andYoga

18. Detached Involvement
Detached involvement means attachment to one’s
actions but not to the fruits of action performed.
In Gita ,Lord Krishna states that a human being
has the right to perform a karma(action) but they cannot
control the outcome of his/her Karma.
Detached involvement is Nishkam
Karma. It is the key to inner peace and ethical behaviour.

19. Dr. Rabindra NathTagore has suggested the following
vedantic guidelines for detached involvement:
Yad yad karma prakurvit
Tad brahmani samarpayet
It means “ every bit of work that you do, offer and consecrate it
all to the feet of you Lord”.
(Do your duty without being attached to the fruits of your
actions.)

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