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STRESS

MANAGEMENT



DEFINATIONDEFINATION OF STRESSOF STRESS

Stress is defined as anything thatStress is defined as anything that DISRUPTSDISRUPTS the normal person’sthe normal person’s

physical or mental wellbeing. The process of stress has a stressor physical or mental wellbeing. The process of stress has a stressor

or stimulant that causes or stimulates stress in any situation. Aor stimulant that causes or stimulates stress in any situation. A

stressor is in itself neither positive nor negative, good nor bad, it isstressor is in itself neither positive nor negative, good nor bad, it is

how one reacts to it which determines its positivity or negativity.how one reacts to it which determines its positivity or negativity.





Stress can be differentiated by the way in which it affects the body andStress can be differentiated by the way in which it affects the body and

mood of an individual. It can be either positive or negative.mood of an individual. It can be either positive or negative.

1. Positive stress is called1. Positive stress is called EUSTRESSEUSTRESS.. It triggers the body alarm andIt triggers the body alarm and

enhances a person’s attention, performance, and creativity. It has temporaryenhances a person’s attention, performance, and creativity. It has temporary

effects.effects.

2. Negative stress is called2. Negative stress is called DISTRESSDISTRESS.. It has negative affect ib the physicalIt has negative affect ib the physical

and mental health of an individual. If left unattended, distress could result inand mental health of an individual. If left unattended, distress could result in

serious health problems like sleeplessness,depression,eating disorders, andserious health problems like sleeplessness,depression,eating disorders, and

suicidal tendencies.suicidal tendencies. EUSTRESSEUSTRESS beyond a certain level becomesbeyond a certain level becomes DISTRESSDISTRESS..





In order to explain this phenomenon of stress,In order to explain this phenomenon of stress, HANSHANS

SELYESELYE developed a model called thedeveloped a model called the GENEREALGENEREALADAPTIVE SYNDROME ( GAS model ).ADAPTIVE SYNDROME ( GAS model ). The GAS modelThe GAS modelexplains how an individual reacts to and deals with stress.explains how an individual reacts to and deals with stress.This model has three stages. The first stage is the alarmThis model has three stages. The first stage is the alarmreaction stage, which involves the body’s response to thereaction stage, which involves the body’s response to thenew situation or the stressor. The second stage is thenew situation or the stressor. The second stage is the

resisting stage, which involves resisting or reacting to theresisting stage, which involves resisting or reacting to thesituation. The third stage is the exhaustion stage, which issituation. The third stage is the exhaustion stage, which isthe aftermath of the fight or flight situation. If thethe aftermath of the fight or flight situation. If theresistance stage extends over a long period, the individualresistance stage extends over a long period, the individualbecomes distressed. A manager has to recognize thebecomes distressed. A manager has to recognize the

stress levels that he/she finds acceptable in order to usestress levels that he/she finds acceptable in order to usestress as a motivator and avoid distressstress as a motivator and avoid distress..





SOURCES OF STRESSSOURCES OF STRESS

Internal stressInternal stress

Internal stress results from people worrying aboutInternal stress results from people worrying about

situations that are beyond their control.situations that are beyond their control.

External stressExternal stressExternal stress results from environmental influences onExternal stress results from environmental influences on

an individual. It can be due to stress from the externalan individual. It can be due to stress from the external

environment or result of stress from family, friends,environment or result of stress from family, friends,

colleagues , and the organization in which the individualcolleagues , and the organization in which the individualworkwork..



TYPES OF STRESSTYPES OF STRESS

Personal stressPersonal stress

The stress that results from the variousThe stress that results from the various

demands placed on people in their demands placed on people in their

personal lives is called personal stress.personal lives is called personal stress.

i.i. Family stressFamily stress

ii.ii. Health related stressHealth related stressiii.iii. Society related stressSociety related stress



Work related stressWork related stress

The stress caused by working environment and theThe stress caused by working environment and thepolicies of the organization in which one works is calledpolicies of the organization in which one works is called

work related stress.work related stress.

i.i. Organizational stressOrganizational stress Lack of organizational skillsLack of organizational skills Long work hoursLong work hours Job insecurityJob insecurity

ii.ii. Job stressJob stress Difficult superiors/subordinates/colleagues/clientsDifficult superiors/subordinates/colleagues/clients

Personal inadequacyPersonal inadequacy Role conflictsRole conflicts Setting high goalsSetting high goals Overwork and deadlinesOverwork and deadlines



Time and stressTime and stress

When important activities are neglected or When important activities are neglected or

postponed, it can result in a crisis andpostponed, it can result in a crisis andhence create stress for a manager. Stresshence create stress for a manager. Stress

is result of not doing things at proper timeis result of not doing things at proper time

or mismanaging time. Therefore byor mismanaging time. Therefore bymanaging time efficiently, people canmanaging time efficiently, people can

manage stress. Time managementmanage stress. Time management

involves spending time on importantinvolves spending time on importantactivities by planning, delegating, andactivities by planning, delegating, and

organizing tasks as per schedule.organizing tasks as per schedule.



Techno stressTechno stress

Techno stress is the physical or Techno stress is the physical or

physiological reactions of an individual tophysiological reactions of an individual to

the changing technological environment. Itthe changing technological environment. It

is the negative impact that technology hasis the negative impact that technology has

on the attitude, behavior , or thoughts onon the attitude, behavior , or thoughts onan individual either directly or indirectly.an individual either directly or indirectly.

Techno stress also arises when anTechno stress also arises when an

individual depends too much onindividual depends too much ontechnology.technology.



EFFECTS OF STRESSEFFECTS OF STRESS

Physical effects of stressPhysical effects of stress Increased heart and pulse rateIncreased heart and pulse rate Sudden changes in weight or eating habitsSudden changes in weight or eating habits

Frequent fatigue, headaches, and respiratoryFrequent fatigue, headaches, and respiratoryproblemsproblems

Nervous weaknessNervous weakness InsomniaInsomnia

Reduced immunity to common colds, fluReduced immunity to common colds, flu Ulcers and weak digestive systemUlcers and weak digestive system



Psychological effects of stressPsychological effects of stress Loss of concentrationLoss of concentration Inability to spend leisure time productivityInability to spend leisure time productivity AnxietyAnxiety Bad decision makingBad decision making Mood swingsMood swings Increased usage of drugs , alcohol , andIncreased usage of drugs , alcohol , and

cigarettescigarettes

Developing fears and phobiasDeveloping fears and phobias Feeling out of control or lostFeeling out of control or lost



Effects of stress on the environmentEffects of stress on the environment

Effect on familyEffect on family

Effect on workEffect on work

Effect on societyEffect on society



DIFFERNCE BETWEEN STRESSDIFFERNCE BETWEEN STRESS

AND BURNOUTAND BURNOUTStress is short-term whereas burnout isStress is short-term whereas burnout is

long term. Burnout is a result of excessivelong term. Burnout is a result of excessivestress.stress.

Stress when neglected over a period,Stress when neglected over a period,results in burnout.results in burnout.

Burnout is generally related to theBurnout is generally related to the

workplace where a person feelsworkplace where a person feelsunderpaid, overworked, unrecognized,underpaid, overworked, unrecognized,confused, etc.confused, etc.



BURNOUT LIFE CYCLEBURNOUT LIFE CYCLE

STAGE 1 : Honeymoon stageSTAGE 1 : Honeymoon stage

STAGE 2 : Awakening stageSTAGE 2 : Awakening stage

STAGE 3 : Brownout stageSTAGE 3 : Brownout stageSTAGE 4 : Burnout stageSTAGE 4 : Burnout stage

STAGE 5 : Recovery stageSTAGE 5 : Recovery stage



STEPS TO HANDLE BURNOUTSTEPS TO HANDLE BURNOUT

Identify the sources of the burnoutIdentify the sources of the burnout

Ensuring physical well beingEnsuring physical well being

Examine mental well beingExamine mental well beingOrganizeOrganize

goalsgoals



STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITHSTRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH

STRESSSTRESS

7. sleep

6. diet

5.relaxation4. Exercise

3. Laughter

2. Delegate work

1. Prioritize work

Strategies to fight stress

A. Strategies to fight

stress



Avoiding stress

meditation yoga Holistic therapies

B. Avoiding stress



PRESENTED BY:PRESENTED BY:

RENU

RICHA

SAKSHI

SANDEEP

SANJAY

SAURAV

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