this was a simply MBA project regarding stress management.

1. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Don’t forget yourself

2. “Its not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.”

3. INTRODUCTION
• Hans Selye was one of the founding fathers of stress research
• It's what we feel when we think we've lost control of events
• Stress can cause severe health problems and, in extreme cases, can cause death

4. • stress is normal and even useful
• But if stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can have bad effects
• It can be linked to headaches, an upset stomach, back pain, and trouble
sleeping
• It can weaken your immune system, making it harder to fight off disease
• If you already have a health problem, stress may make it worse
• Your relationships may suffer, and you may not do well at work

5. TYPES OF STRESS
• Acute Stress
•Chronic Stress

6. CAUSES FOR STRESS
• Whenever our body feels something not favorable, then it tries to defend itself.

7. CAUSE OF STRESS AT HOME
• Death of spouse, family, near relative or friend.
• Injury or illness of any family member.
• Marriage of self or son or daughter or brother or sister.
• Separation or divorce from partner.
• Pregnancy or birth of a new baby.
• Children's behavior or disobedience.
• Children's educational performance.
• Not sufficient money to raise your standard of living.
• Loss of money in burglary, pick-pocketed or share market.

8. CAUSE OF STRESS AT WORK
• To meet out the demands of the job.
• Your relationship with colleagues.
• To train your staff and take work from them.
• Support you receive from your boss, colleagues and juniors.
• Excessive work pressure.
• To meet out deadlines.
• To give new results.
• Working overtime and on holiday

9. ADVANTAGE OF BUSINESS STRESS
• Less absenteeism due to stress-related disorders
• Improved job performance
• More efficient workplace
• Improved employee attitude
• Improved employee overall health

10. DISADVANTAGE OF STRESS
MANAGEMENT
Stress is a disadvantage because it can potentially raise your heart rate and weaken
your immune system. Also, it can be a factor in poor decision making because under
stress we may not think logically or consider the consequences of the choices we
make.

11. PEOPLE
1. Tension with family, friends or romantic partner
2. Incompatibility with roommate’s habits, lifestyle
3. Change in relationship; love lost/gained new
romantic partner
4. Death of a close friend or family member

12. BODY
1. Insufficient sleep
2. Frequent colds, sickness
3. Negative effects from caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, etc.
4. Uncomfortable chair, poor posture, excessive time hunched over book or
computer.

13. MIND
1. Worry about what people think?
2. More time spent thinking about what can go wrong than
what can go right
3. More time spent thinking about what DID go wrong than
where you can go from here
4. No time to think, always having to do

14. HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR STRESS
LEVEL?
• You can count on stress during a major life change such as the death of a loved one, getting married, or having a
baby.
• But other times it may not be so clear why you feel stressed.
• Everyone feels and responds to stress differently. Tracking your stress may help you
• Get a notebook, and write down when something makes you feel stressed. Then write how you reacted and what
you did to deal with the stress
• Tracking your stress can help you find out what is causing your stress and how much stress you feel. Then you can
take steps to reduce the stress or handle it better.

15. HOW CAN YOU AVOID STRESS?
• You may not be able to get rid of stress, but you can look for ways to lower it
• Learn better ways to manage your time
• Find better ways to cope. Look at how you have been dealing with stress. Be honest
about what works and what does not. Think about other things that might work
better
• Take good care of yourself. Get plenty of rest. Eat well. Don't smoke. Limit how
much alcohol you drink

16. • When you find yourself starting to worry, try to stop the thoughts. Or write down your
worries and work on letting go of things you cannot change
• Learn to say "no.“
• Speak up. Not being able to talk about your needs and concerns creates stress and
can make negative feelings worse
• Ask for help.
• Sometimes stress is just too much to handle alone. Talking to a friend or family
member may help, but you may also want to see a counselor.

17. EXERCISE
• Exercise : Physical exercise not only promotes overall fitness, but it helps you to
manage emotional stress and tension as well. Exercise can also aid in relaxation and
improve sleep.

19. FOCUSING ON AN
OBJECT

20. It is important for people to feel that they have sufficient personal
space at work and at home.
Where no personal space is available, then you can establish some
feeling of ownership by bringing personal objects such as small
plants or photographs of loved-ones.
Block off a space using furniture, sheet or divider when you
need some space.

22. Organizational skills
• If your physical surroundings (office, desk, kitchen, closet, car) are well organized,
you won't be faced with the stress of misplaced objects

23. Spend time with those you love.
Self-talk is one way to deal with stress.

24. Positive talks :
"I'll do the best I can."
"I can handle things if I take one step at a time."
"I know how to deal with this; I've done it before."

25. EMERGENCY STRESS STOPPERS
• Count to 10 before you speak.
• Take three to five deep breaths.
• Walk away from the stressful situation, and say you'll handle it later.
• Go for a walk.
• Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry" if you make a mistake.
• Set your watch five to 10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late.
• Break down big problems into smaller parts. For example, answer one letter or phone call per day, instead of dealing
with everything at once.
• Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy roads to help you stay calm while driving.
• Smell a rose, hug a loved one or smile at your neighbour.

26. UNHEALTHY WAYS OF COPING WITH
STRESS
 Smoking
 Overeating or undereating
 Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or
computer
 Withdrawing from friends, family, and
activities
 Using pills or drugs to relax
 Sleeping too much
 Filling up every minute of the day to avoid
facing problems
 Taking out your stress on others (lashing
out, angry outbursts, physical violence)

27. HEALTHY WAYS OF COPING WITH
STRESS
 Go for a walk.
 Spend time in nature.
 Call a good friend.
 Sweat out tension with a good workout.
 Write in your journal.
 Take a long bath.
 Light scented candles.
 Savor a warm cup of coffee or tea.
 Play with a pet.
 Work in your garden.
 Get a massage.
 Curl up with a good book.
 Listen to music.
 Watch a comedy.
Don’t get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of
life that you forget to take care of your own needs.

28. MAINTAIN YOUR
EMOTIONAL RESERVES
Develop mutually supportive friendships/relationships.
Pursue realistic goals which are meaningful to you, rather than goals other have for
you that you do not share.
Expect some frustrations, failures and sorrows.
Always be kind and gentle with yourself – be a friend to yourself.