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Tackling Job Stress

Tackling Job Stress. Definition of Stress. Stress is a State of Arousal and can be a result of: A Stimulus - External Negative A Response - to Internal or External Events An Interaction - Between us and our Environmental Surroundings. STRESSOR. An Event that can be Positive OR

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Tackling Job Stress

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  1. Tackling Job Stress

  2. Definition of Stress • Stress is a State of Arousal and can be a result of: • A Stimulus - External Negative • A Response - to Internal or External Events • An Interaction - Between us and our Environmental Surroundings

  3. STRESSOR • An Event that can be • Positive • OR • Negative

  4. VS. STRESS • Perceived threat • Physiological reaction • Requires Behavioral Adjustment

  5. PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING PERIODS OF STRESS • Increased breathing rate, heart rate and blood pressure. • Increased muscle tension. • Increased production of the hormones, adrenaline and sugars. • Digestive and Urinary processes are shut down so that blood is diverted to muscles and the brain. • Pupils are dilated, allowing more light to enter the eye.

  6. SIGNS OF STRESS • Physical Signs • nervousness • nail biting • cold hands and feet • muscle tension • lack of energy • headaches • gastrointestinal upsets

  7. SIGNS OF STRESS • Psychological Signs of Stress • confusion • depression • changes in sleeping and/or eating • mood changes • increased use of alcohol and drugs • irritability

  8. SIGNS OF STRESS • Mental Signs of Stress • worry • creating alibis for actions • poor concentration • memory loss • lowered self-esteem • poor time management • decreased creativity and priority setting

  9. GOOD STRESS / BAD STRESS

  10. ALTER IT Problem - Solving Communication Organizing Planning and Time Management AVOID IT Walk Away Let Go Say “No” Delegate Withdraw Know your limits DECISION-MAKING MODEL FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

  11. POSITIVE WAYS TO DEAL WITH STRESS • Learn to Plan • Learn to Play • Recognize and Accept Limits • Learn to Tolerate and Forgive • Be a Positive Person • Avoid Unnecessary Competition • Focus on Process, not Outcomes • Get Regular Physical Exercise • Learn a Systematic, Drug-Free Method of Relaxing • Talk Out Your Troubles

  12. HOW “STRESSORS” BECOME STRESSFUL • EMOTIONAL SYSTEM • Feelings • Moods • Attitudes • VALUE SYSTEM • Perceptions • Beliefs • Assumptions • SYMPTOMS • Physical (e.g., headaches) • Psychological (e.g., depression)

  13. NEGATIVE SELF-TALK THAT CAN LEAD TO INCREASED STRESS • “All or Nothing Thinking” • “Overgeneralization” • “Discounting the Positive” • “Jumping to Conclusions” • “Should Statements” • “Labeling”

  14. CHALLENGE YOUR PERCEPTIONS • Stop • Take a deep breath • Ask yourself “Is it really true?” • Ask yourself “Am I jumping to conclusions/” • Ask yourself “Am I making a mountain out of a mole hill?” • Ask yourself “Is it really as bad as it seems?” • Ask yourself “What’s the worst that can really happen?”

  15. ACCEPT THAT STRESS WILL ALWAYS BE PRESENT • Build Resistance • Proper Diet • Regular Exercise • Systematic Relaxation • Positive Self-Talk • Setting Clear Goals • Building and Maintaining Support System • Meditation/Prayer • Recreational Activities

  16. LIVING A BALANCED LIFESTYLE Career Knowledge Physical Spirituality Recreation Social/Friends Family

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