2. Stress is often termed as a
twentieth century syndrome,
born out of man's race towards
modern progress and its
ensuing complexities.
- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

3. WHAT IS STRESS?
 Stress is your mind and body’s
response or reaction to a real
or imagined threat, event or change.
 The threat, event or change are
commonly called stressors. Stressors can
be internal (thoughts, beliefs, attitudes
or external (loss, tragedy, change).

4. If you find yourself in similar
situation…yes you are under stress!!!

5. SIGNS OF STRESS
Physical Signs
Mental Signs
Behavioral Signs
Job Stress Signs

6.  Insomnia
 Loss of mental concentration
 Absenteeism
 Depression
 Substance abuse
 Extreme anger and frustration
 Family conflict
 Migraine, Headaches and back problems

7. CAUSES OF STRESS
 Heavy workload
 High Performance Demand
 Bad Boss
 Workplace Culture
 Personal or Family Problems
 Technology

9. LEVEL OF STRESS
 EUSTRESS:
Eustress or positive stress occurs when your level
of stress is high enough to motivate you to
move into action to get things accomplished.
 DISTRESS:
Distress or negative stress occurs when your level
of stress is either too high or too low and your
body and/or mind begin to respond negatively
to the stressors.

10. STAGES OF STRESS
 ALARM STAGE:
As you begin to experience a stressful event or perceive
something to be stressful psychological changes occur in your
body. This experience or perception disrupts your body’s
normal balance and immediately your body begins to respond
to the stressor(s) as effectively as possible.
Example:
• Cardiac - increased heart rate
• Respiratory - increased respiration
• Skin - decreased temperature
• Hormonal - increased stimulation
of adrenal genes which produce
an adrenal rush.

11. Contd.
 RESISTANCE STAGE:
During this stage your body tries to cope or adapt to the
stressors by beginning a process of repairing any damage
the stressor has caused. Your friends, family or co-
workers may notice changes in you before you do so it is
important to examine their feedback to make sure you
do not reach overload.

12. Contd.
 Examples:  Emotional indicators
• Behavior indicators include:
include: lack of • tearfulness
enthusiasm for family, • fear
school, work or life in • anxiety
general, withdrawal, • panic
change in eating habits, • guilt
insomnia, hypersomnia, • agitation
anger, fatigue. • depression
• Cognitive Indicators • overwhelmed.
include: poor problem
solving, confusion,
nightmares, hyper-
vigilance.

13. Contd.
• EXHAUSTION STAGE
During this stage the stressor is not being managed
effectively and the body and mind are not able to
repair the damage
Example:
Digestive disorders,
headaches, tension,
insomnia,
loss of temper.

14. The cost of ignoring stress
 Work-related stress can result in high levels of
employee turnover.
 Experiencing stress are more likely to make poor
decisions and casual errors.
 Relationships may deteriorate.
 Stress has proven to be fatal
 Stress causes aging

15. Stress Management Plan
 Identify Stressors
 Determine your reactions
 Techniques currently used
 Techniques to add or change

16. I’m in control - distress relief
strategies
Feeling good about yourselves can be an effective buffer
against stress. Eliminate unnecessary worries.
Most worries are either passed on to us by another or
conjured up in our imagination.
 GET PHYSICAL
Relax neck and shoulders
Take a stretch
Get a massage
Exercise
 GET MENTAL
Count to 10
Control your thoughts
Fantasize
Congratulate yourself
Ignore the problem if appropriate, after evaluation
Perform self maintenance
Talk to a counselor

17. Contd.
 GET SPIRITUAL
Meditate
Pray
Remember your purpose
 USE YOUR BODY AND MIND TOGETHER
Take a break
Get hug therapy
Try progressive relaxation
Try yoga
Try aroma therapy
Laugh
 DEVELOP NEW SKILLS
Prioritize daily tasks
Learn something
Practice a hobby

19. Reference:
• “Whatis Stress” Web Site.
http//www.teachhealth.com
• How to reduce and relieve stress “Web Site.
http//www.family.com
• “Stress Relievers” Web Site.
http//www.residentassistant.com

20. So enjoy your life as it comes
………..and always be happy
Preethi Selvaraj
I M.B.A(GA)