Stress Management

Stress Management Introduction Reda Adnan Fahaheel 2 Branch Manager http://11reda.blogspot.com/ E-mail to: Redagulfbank@yahoo.com Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress Management • What is stress? • Types of stress Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

What Is Stress • Stress is any interference that disturbs a person’s mental and physical health, and well-being • Stress can also happen when your body is required to perform beyond its capability Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

What Is Stress • Stress is likely to affect all of us sometime throughout our lives • Relationships, workloads, even a messy desk increases stress level in a person Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Types of Stress • Mental Stress – stress that affects the mental health of a person • Depression • Anger Attacks • Lack of Concentration • Basically a person does not think clearly or function normally when he/she is under mental stress Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Types of Stress • Physical Stress - Stress that affects the physical health of a person • Diabetes • Obesity • Heart Problems • Colon Distress Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress Symptoms Introduction Mona A. AL-Qenaei Bayan Branch Manager http://dolphinmq.blogspot.com/ E-mail to: dolphin_m_q@yahoo.com Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress Symptoms • Mental Symptoms • Physical Symptoms • Behavioral • Emotional Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Mental Symptoms • Lack of concentration • Confusion • Difficulty in making decisions • Memory becomes blocked Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Physical Symptoms • Sleep pattern changes • Headaches • Dizziness and fainting • Sweating and trembling • Breathlessness • Missed heart beats Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Behavioral & Emotional Symptoms • Behavioral • Increased smoking • Nail biting • Restlessness • Appetite changes – eating too much or too little • Emotional • Moments of depression • Impatience • Fits of rage • Tearfulness Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress Symptoms Conclusion As You Can Seen, There Are Different Types Of Stress Symptoms. They Are Physical, Mental, Behavioral, And Emotional Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Causes of Stress Introduction Masouma Ibrahim Fahad Al Salem Branch Manager http://massittahouse.blogspot.com/ E-mail to: massittahouse@yahoo.com Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Causes of Stress • Health Problems • Relationship Problems • Emotional Problems Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Causes of Stress • Life cycle • Conflict with your belief system Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Causes of Stress • Increasing Urbanization • Changing population • Changing gender roles Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Causes of Stress Conclusion Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

The Effects of Stress Introduction Nasser Al-Haddad Al Deyia Branch Manager http://nasoorblog.blogspot.com/ E-mail to: gb_nasser@yahoo.com Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Effects of Stress • Two Types of Stress: Acute and Chronic • Acute stress – short term • Tension • Muscles are tight and hard • A stressed mind • Unable to concentrate • Feel jumpy • Abnormal heartbeats, and might even lead to a heart attack Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Effects of Stress • Chronic Stress – long term • High blood pressure • Blood clotting and arteries become stiff • Muscle and joint pain • Stomach problems • Lungs – such as asthma • Skin Problems • Immune system problems Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Effects of Stress As you have seen from the points before about the effects of stress, it can be life threatening and very dangerous. However, there are many ways that you can take away the stress. Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Dealing with Stress at Work Introduction Othman D. S. Al Qenaei Al Adan Branch Manager _ Gulf Bank http://kuwaitsoul.blogspot.com/ E-mail to: othman_gbk@yahoo.com Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress at work Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Key points • Be organized • Stay as calm as possible at all times • Ask for help (Nothing to be ashamed of) • Don’t take things personally (Be professional) Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Solutions • Being a Branch Manager is not the easiest job in the world - (As if you need to be reminded)  • Tips to manage and avoid workplace stress: • Deal with one task at a time • Learn to say NO!!! • There are some moments when your brain shuts down. The best way to solve this problem is to simply take a break Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Summary • Remember that work place stress is in many ways part of working. • Managing stress properly can at least help you reduce it to a lower or minimum level …. Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress Management Dealing with Stress at Home By: Abdullah M. Al Mishaal Reqqa Branch Manager http://abdullah-aboodi.blogspot.com/ E-mail to: abdullah_gb@yahoo.com Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

How to Deal with Stress at Home • Taking stress home from the office has a destructive effect on home life ( and Vice versa) Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Dealing with Stress at Home • To make any Stress –Reducing action effective, it must be complemented by taking some time off Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Dealing with Stress at Home • The First Step toward reducing Stress at home is to allow plenty of time for family matters Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Dealing with Stress at Home • Plan activities for each weekend • Resist the temptation to Read the papers or watch the news on television. Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress Management Creating Time to Unwind By: Abeer Bouftain Audailyah Branch Manager http://abeergbk.blogspot.com E-mail to: abeergbk@yahoo.com Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Tips • Ask yourself powerful questions • What am I happy about in my life? • What am I excited about in my life? • Always smile and not frown • Simplify your life and problems, do not make them big Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Ground Rules!! • Mistakes are lessons, always think of them as a way to success not failure • Always stay relaxed and calm • Play sports • Always do your best • Split work problems from home problems Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

How to be Relaxed to Avoid the Stress • Be proud with what you do & accomplish • Always refer back to God • Listen to music that helps you relax • Get enough sleep to keep your body and mind relaxed Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Creating Time to Unwind • Things you can do • Go to places that help you relax, such as • The beach • A park • The shale • Always get a massage, at least a month or every two months • Spend time with friends and/or family Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress Management Developing Interests and Improving your Diet By: Amna A. AL-Qenaei Jabriyah Branch Manager http://amnaaq.blogspot.com/ E-mail to: Amna_aq@yahoo.com Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Developing Interests • Finding a balanced lifestyle is essential to overall well-being Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Improving your Diet • Taking up new hobbies • A hobby helps boost self-esteem. (remember that a hobby is meant to be pleasure not a chore) Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Improving your Diet • We are what we eat (Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, & dine like a pauper). Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Improving your Diet • Make a start by minimizing bad habits Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Thank You Prepared by Gulf Bank Group of branch Managers

Stress Management