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A Calm Manager for a Calm Project Team Capital yoga March 2009 Ottawa www.capitalyoga.com Overview Examine causes of stress Examine symptoms of stress Pain threshold model Strategies for building up a buffer Healthy living tips Time management SMART goals Chair Yoga
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A Calm Manager for a Calm Project Team Capital yoga March 2009 Ottawa www.capitalyoga.com
Overview • Examine causes of stress • Examine symptoms of stress • Pain threshold model • Strategies for building up a buffer • Healthy living tips • Time management • SMART goals • Chair Yoga • Breathing and Relaxation www.capitalyoga.com
Causes of Stress aging WEATHER External pressures BAD NEWS Difficulties in relationships Drug abuse Poor nutrition family needs Lack of exercise Long hours at work CHANGES AT WORK illness LACK OF SLEEP Bad habits DIVORCE Financial troubles ACCIDENTS Global Issues TOO MUCH WORK environmental gambling www.capitalyoga.com
Symptoms of Stress DEATH Heart attacks Repetitive thinking Short temper Headaches Excessive drinking Difficulties in relationships Angry at spouse, kids Low quality of relationships insomnia Lack of motivation AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ILLNESS Sick more often Bad habits Depression Difficulty focusing sadness Hives, rashes Suicidal thoughts Weight loss/gain Mental ill-health www.capitalyoga.com
Pain Threshold Model • As stress rises, the pain threshold lowers. • It will soon take less stress to go over the top of the threshold where we go into our habitual stress responses. www.capitalyoga.com
Strategies for Raising the Threshold sleep walking hobbies meditation relaxation yoga celebrating accomplishments eating well exercise journaling music talking to friends www.capitalyoga.com
Healthy Living Tips • Canada Food Guide • Let go of bad habits • Rest • Use your work benefits www.capitalyoga.com
Time Quadrant www.capitalyoga.com
SMART Goals Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely www.capitalyoga.com