Executive Engineers and Sub Divisional Engineers of Public Health ...€¦ · Consultancy & Training Division, PTU's GJ School of TQM & Entrepreneurship 12. The Art of Resiliency

Training Program

for

Executive Engineers and Sub Divisional Engineers of

Public Health Engineering Department

Stress Management

PTU’s Gian Jyoti School of TQM & Entrepreneurship Mohali

Introduction to Stress� Stress is the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it (HANS SEYLE)

� Stress is not something outside us for which we can blame others. It comes from inside and although we can often point to people, events and place as having a part people, events and place as having a part to play in our reactions they are not the only causes.

� Stress is the personal reaction of the mind and body to change; if one adapts, then it is not noticed; if not stress becomes DISTRESS. If it persists it eventually breaks down mental & physical health.

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Causes of Stress

� High responsibility/low control

� Doing more with less

� “Toxic” culture

� Rapid, chaotic change

� Conflict� Conflict

� Intimidation

� Perfectionism

� Unrealistic expectations from others

� Overload

� Others?


What Causes Your Stress?

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Symptoms of Stress

� Mood swings

� Loss of temper

� Tiredness

� Change in appetite

� Difficulty sleeping

� Forgetfulness

� Easy tearfulness

� Tension

� Headaches, nausea

� Difficulty � Difficulty sleeping

� Negativity

� Self-criticism

� Repetitious

� Difficulty Concentrating

� Self-doubt or guilt

� Change in sexual energy


What Are Your Stress Symptoms?


Types of Stress

� Time Stress – time

� Anticipatory Stress – future

� Situational Stress – revolves around � Situational Stress – revolves around situation

� Encounter Stress – revolves around people


Dimensions of Stress- Physical

� Heart Pounding

� Diarrhea or Constipation

� Stomach Distress

� Dizziness

� Lingering Cold � Lingering Cold

� High Blood Pressure

� Dry Mouth

� Fatigue

� Weakness


Dimensions of Stress- Physical

� Fidgeting

� Sweating

� Back Pain

� Headaches � Headaches

� Insomnia

�Muscle tension


Dimensions of Stress-Psychological Cognitive

� Loss of Memory/Frequent Forgetting

� Loss of Concentration

� Loss of Focus

� Loss of Organization� Loss of Organization

� Loss of Clarity of Thought

� Faulty Decision Making

� Poor Time Management


Dimensions of Stress-Psychological Affective

� Boredom� Sadness� Loneliness� Depression� Feeling of HelplessnessFeeling of Hopelessness� Feeling of Hopelessness

� Extreme Anxiety� Nervousness� Irritability� Rapid Mood Swings� Unpredictable Anger� Frequent Urge to Cry


Dimensions of Stress-Psychological Behavioral

� Chronic Sleep Problems

� Over Reaction to mild work pressure

� In effective use of work/ leisure

� Absentee Issues

� Over Weight/Under Weight

� Cigarette Smoking� Cigarette Smoking

� Use of Medication

� Overly Argumentative

� Drug Abuse

� Decline in Work Effectiveness

� Alcohol Abuse

� Fault Finding

� Nagging


The Art of Resiliency

� Make the best of it

� Keep life in perspective

� Realize that � Realize that nobody’s perfect

� Assume responsibility for your life

� Practice, practice, practice


Be Proactive – Coping with Stress

� Mindset and attitudes

� Habits and � Habits and actions

� Connections and relationships


Mindset and Attitudes

Watch

your

thoughts



Find the Find the meaning



Use positive Use positive affirmations


Habits and Actions

� Laugh more than you whine

� Fire the control freakfreak

� Be flexible� Just do it� Develop healthy rituals


Healthy Rituals

What are you doing?


Connections and Relationships

“Toxic” People

� Identify� Identify

�Eliminate

�Confront

� Limit contact


Connections and Relationships

Support people are:

� Real and present

� Good listeners

� Comforting

� Humorous

� Accepting

� There for you

� Wise


Practicing Stress Management

� Write for 15 minutes about things that stressed you recently and how they made you feel

� Relaxation Response

� Progressive Muscle Relaxation


Balancing Wheel


Action Plan

Commit and PracticePractice


Documents

Executive Engineers and Sub Divisional Engineers of Public Health ...€¦ · Consultancy & Training Division, PTU's GJ School of TQM & Entrepreneurship 12. The Art of Resiliency