Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Time Management

Coping with Stress

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Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Time Management

Coping with Stress

• Define stress,

• Identify stress,

• Describe and practice stress reduction strategies.

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Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Time Management

Coping with Stress

Hans Selye - Father of stress researchHans Selye - Father of stress research

““The only person The only person without stress is a without stress is a

dead person.”dead person.”

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Sweat (palms, pits, etc.) oyosh oeäu

Increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and/or breathing rate

re¹r mSvkh”yDo iamkaokh”yqiau .ekSfà fï.h jeöèu

“Butterflies in stomach”/nausea

nv oe.,Su

Shaking wia:djr brshï

Bladder overdrive

YdrSrsl wjYH;d jeöèu

Change in sleeping patterns (insomnia or hypersomnia)

kskao hEfà rgdj fjkiaèu

Change in appetite wdydr .ekSfà rgdj fjkiaèu

MOODY! fkdikaiqka brshï

Forgetful wu;lèu

Headache/muscle tension ysiroh$uiamsvq weoSu

Loss of sex drive

There are two types of stress

wd;;sfha wdldr folls"P0ssitive stress, called Eustress

Okd;aul wd;;sh ^hQiafg%ia&

This type of stress challenges us to adapt and grow. Examples?

Negative stress, called DISTRESSiDkd;aul wd;;sh ^Æiafg%ia&

This type of stress can deplete or destroy our energy for life. Examples?

NO STRESSwd;;shla

ke;

STRESSwd;;shla

we;

COPING ADEQUATEl<uKdlrKh lr.; yels

COPING INADEQUATEl<uKdlrKh lr.; fkdyels

ASSESSMENT OF RESOURCESiàm;a ;lafiare lsrsu

NOSTRESSwd;;shla

ke;THREATASSESSMENT

n,mEà ;lafiare lsrSu

How the Mind Works ?

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How Do You Respond to Stress?

wd;;shg Tn m%;spdr olajkafka flfiao ?Are your responses positive or negative?

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How do we react to Stress ?wm wd;;shg m%;spdr olajkafka flfiao ?

Worry

lkiai,a,

Anxietyidxldj

Anger

;ryj

Tens

ion

is;a

;ejq

,Depression

mrsydksh

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Causes of Stress ?wd;;shg fya;=

Non Work RelatedNon Work Relatedrelshdjg wod, ke;srelshdjg wod, ke;s

OrganisationalOrganisationalrelshdjg $ fiajd ia:dkhg wod, relshdjg $ fiajd ia:dkhg wod,

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Non work related Stressrelshdjg wod, ke;s

Survival Stress (Food, clothing, Shelter, Security) m%jrA;k wd;;sh Financial Stress ) uQ,Huh wd;;sh Relation Stress (Intolerance, Impatience, Incompatibility)

in|;d wd;;sh Major Events m%Odk is¥èà (Marriage, Death, Divorce)

Personality Related (Type ‘A’ and ‘B’) fm!rI;ajh yd iànkaO

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Type ‘B’ Personality

• Laid back. miqmiska isç

• No sense of time management . ld, l<uKdlrKh ms<sn| ye.Sula ke;

• Hard core type (cool cat)

Causes stress to others!.;u u;fha isç‘ wka whf.a wd;;shg fya;= fï'

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Organizational Stress Deadlines ld,iSud mekèu

Role ambiguity jHdl+, ldrAhh Ndrh;ajh

Overload / clutter jev wùl èu

Work environment jev Åfà mrsirh

Lack of support iyfhda.h wvqèu

Constant interruptions wLkav ndOdlsrsà

Too much/ little supervision wùl fyda wju wûlaIKh

Lack of getting right information and resources ksjeros f;dr;=re iy iàm;a ys.lu

Unmatched authority with responsibility j.lSà j,ska neyer jQ w{djka

Orders and instructions ksfhda. iy Wmfoia 32

Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Vulnerability to Stress

Time Management

Coping with Stress

Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Vulnerability to Stress

Time Management

Coping with Stress

Positive effects of Stresswd;;sfha Okd;aul n,mEu

• Augments quick and effective thinking blauka iy M,odhS foaj,a jrAOkh

• Arouses feeling of well being fydo mqoa.,fhl= èfà ye.Sà mqnq¥ lrhs

• Helps individual to bring out best jvd;a fydo foa t<soelaèu ioyd Woï fï

• Widen areas of interests leue;a; olajk m%foaY mq,q,a lr .; yel 

Zone ofDistress

wdmod l,dmh

Zone of Boredom

WodiSk l,dmh

Levels of Stress

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Stress and Efficiency(Dodson’s Yerkes’ model)

How to cope with stress ?36

A B C Strategy

A – AwarenessB – BalanceC - Control

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Is there a balance?

• Ideally, an individual’s stress level should be high enough to motivate, but not so high that it interferes with a person’s ability to reach his/her full potential.

• uQ,sl jYfhka mqoa.,hkaf.a wd;;sh uêgu tu mqoq.,hd

hà lreKlg osrs.ekaèu ioyd m%udKj;a ëh hq;=h flfia jqjo Tjqkaf.a iàmQraK yelshdj lrd ,.d èu flfrys ndOdjla olajd jraOkh fkdëh hq;=h

Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Time Management

Coping with Stress

Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Vulnerability to Stress

Time Management

Coping with Stress

To overcome Stress...

Be yourself Eliminate Jealousy Do not compare with others Do not be afraid of failures Live in the present Do not worry unnecessary Like everything in life You will feel as you think

Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Vulnerability to Stress

Time Management

Coping with Stress

• Physical activity!• Sit down and eat a healthy meal with family,

friends, or alone

Adapting to Stress

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Kidding! (Humor is a great way to relieve stress!)

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Listen to music

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More Stress Management Tips:

• Alone time…

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More Stress Management Tips:

• Spiritual help/support

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More Stress Management Tips:

• De-clutter your life

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Not for everyone, but it can be an effective stress-reducer.

• Get a pet…

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• Put things into perspective…

“How much will this matter in a week… in a year… in 5 years?”

Adapting to Stress

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Vulnerability to Stress

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Coping with Stress

• Time management.• Learn to say “no.”• Have realistic goals and expectations.• Lead a healthy lifestyle.

Adapting to Stress

Sources of Stress

Behavior Patterns

Vulnerability to Stress

Time Management

Coping with Stress

More Stress Prevention Tips

• Avoid:– Consuming extra salt,

sugar or caffeine.– Cigarettes and excess

alcohol.

We all need a certain amount of

stress to keep going

The right amount of stress brings out the best in us

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A Truth!!!All fingers are not the same in length, but when they bend, all stand equal. Similarly life becomes very easy when we bend and adjust to situations.

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“People are disturbed notby things but by their views

of things” Epictetus

Greek Philospher

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