STRESS MANAGEMENT WORK SHOP

MYTHS ABOUT STRESS

“If you go out into the rain, you expect to get wet”

Underlying assumption: Stress reactions are unavoidable

Fact: While it may be unavoidable to walk in the rain, one can always use an umbrella or

dress better to minimize getting wet.

MYTHS ABOUT STRESS

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”

Underlying assumption: Strong people are not affected by stress

Fact: Any of us can get burnt. We can, however, take precautions

LIVING WITH STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Stress is not always bad it Motivates us

it helps Meet deadlines Sharpens our attention keeps us out of danger

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STRESS TEST!Choose three scenarios out of these

four:

A house with a garden:

A group of people taking photos :

 A statue of the goddess Venus

A galloping horse

THE RESULTS: Analysis: This test is actually about the causes of recent stress and

the vital scenario is the one you left out. If you left out the one with the… House with the garden:

This means that you are tired with some matters concerning your family or household lately.

The group of people taking photos: This means that you're very tired with your relationships

right now. The statue of Venus: This means that you are stressed over matters of the

heart. Not exactly relationship problems, but more to do with being tired of trying to settling things with your girlfriend/boyfriend.

The galloping horse: This means that you are tired and stressed over work

recently.

LIFE IS THE PRESENT MOMENT

Living In A Negative Future – Stressing About “What If?”

Living in the Mistakes of the Past

– Stressing About “If Only”

WHY DEAL WITH STRESS?

If you do not deal with stress :

Your Personal Life will be affected Interpersonal Problem Work Issues Absenteeism Sick leaves Turnover

THE WHEEL OF

LIFE

SYMPTOMS OF CUMULATIVE STRESS

Anxiety Fear

Guilt Anger

Sadness Irritability

Emotional Symptoms:

SYMPTOMS OF CUMULATIVE STRESS

Loss of Appetite

Diarrhea

Rapid Heart Beat Fatigue

Headaches Pain in Muscles

Physical Symptoms

SYMPTOMS OF CUMULATIVE STRESS

Out bursts of Anger

Difficulty in Communication

Hyperactivity Crying

Decreased Activity

Social Withdrawl

Behavioural Symptoms:

SYMPTOMS OF CUMULATIVE STRESS

Loss of Belief Loss of Self Confidence

Increased Religiousness

Existential Questioning

Foreshortened Sense of Future

Spiritual Symptoms:

STRESS REACTIONS

The réaction after a prolonged exposure to cumulative stress :

b u r n o ut

SYMPTOMS OF BURNOUT

diminished sense of humour

emotional numbness, indifference to suffering of others skipping food breaks increased overtime and no vacation increased physical complaints

social withdrawal

changed job performance self-medication personality changes

COPING WITH STRESS

On an intrapersonal level…

High level of Commitment

Addressing Changes in a flexible way

Seeing life and work as a Challenge

Exercise

EXERCISE: ONLY 20 MINUTES

COPING WITH STRESS

…

relationships and rapport

assertiveness

conflict resolution

communication

time management

social support systems

EVALUATE YOUR WORRY TODAY!

FAAIZA’S TIP

The person who removes a

mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

Chinese proverb.