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Agenda
1. What is Stress and How Does it Effect Us?
2. Effects of Stress?3. Unhealthy Behaviors4. Identify YOUR Stress & Behaviors5. Stress Management Techniques6. Stress Busting Foods7. Manage your Stress8. EAP
Stress is the overwhelming feelings of lack of control over our environment and an inability to change things
Stress is the “wear and tear” our minds and bodies experience as we attempt to cope with our continually changing environment
What is Stress1.
Stress effects
Loss of productivity Absenteeism Turnover Increased medical expenses Depression Loss of sexual desire/function
Stress and Your Body
Stress is normal up to a point and can be optimal for certain performance related tasks.
Stress becomes a problem when it interferes with a person’s ability to do daily life tasks over a period of a few weeks or impacts their health in a dangerous or risky way.
Stress, Mental Health & Emotional - Wellbeing Depression
20% of US population experiences an episode of depression in their lifetime
Anxiety 19 million American adults
Overeating and/or unhealthy eating
Not eating Smoking Use of alcohol or other
substances Inactivity Not enough sleep or rest
Unhealthy Behaviors3.
Stress and Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Heavy drinking is consuming alcohol in excess of 1 drink per day on average for women and greater than 2 drinks per day on average for men (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 2004).
Stress and Inactivity
Despite the proven benefits of physical activity, more than 50% of U.S. adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits
26% are not active at all in their leisure time. (Centers for Disease Control)
Define stress Identify stressors in your life Identify unhealthy behaviors
Identify YOUR Stress & Behaviors
4.
Change your thinking
Re-framing: Change the way you are currently looking at the situation.
Positive thinking: Positive attitudes go a long way in helping us cope with the demands of work and personal life.
Change Your Behavior & Lifestyle
Exercise Meditation Yoga Spiritual Activity Sleep Reevaluate your time Stress-buster buddy
Change Your Behavior & Lifestyle
Deep Breathing Keep a sense of humor Express your feelings Spend time outdoors Plan fun time Eat right
Thanksgiving – Be Grateful!
• Being thankful vs. grateful!• Write down three things that you
are grateful for today.• Repeat this every day.• Research has shown,
it’ll make you happy!
Create a Gratitude Journal
Choose Your Journal
Be Consistent
Write at Least 3 to 5 Things
Be as Specific as You Can
Turn Negatives into Positives
Feeling Overwhelmed
• If you are struggling to manage stress in your life, you are never alone.
• The EAP is free to you and your family.
• Counseling is ALWAYS confidential.• Simply call to schedule an
appointment:
866-750-1327www.MyRBH.com
Access Code: Salt Lake Community College