STRESS Understanding and Managing Understanding and Managing Stress 1 شاہیں کبھی پرواز سے تھک کر نہیں گرتا پُر دم ہے اگر تُو تو نہیں خطرۂ افتاد اقبال

“I wish...I wish I were dead...” “And what use would that be to anyone?” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsJ.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2 Understanding and Managing Stress

Contents Part 1: Understanding Stress What is Stress Recognizing Stress Stress and Performance Stress and Injury and Health Some More Effects Stress and Relationships 3 Understanding and Managing Stress

Contents (continued…) Part 2: Managing Stress What is Coping? Stress SWOT Analysis Controlling Your Life Workplace Stress Mental Fight Some Techniques Progressive Muscle Relaxation 4 Understanding and Managing Stress

PART 1 Understanding Stress 5 Understanding and Managing Stress

What is Stress Definition “A physical or psychological reaction to a perceived threat (stressor)” Stressors 6 Understanding and Managing Stress Physical, Social, Psychological Long term vs. Short term Hassles Control Personal Work Relationships

What is Stress (continued…) Fight or Flight General Adaptation Syndrome Long term effects Alarm, Resistance and Exhaustion Appraisal of Situation (Analysis) Body-Mind Relationship 7 Understanding and Managing Stress

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Recognizing Stress Trouble falling asleep Difficulty staying asleep Waking up tired and not well rested Short temper or irritability Trouble concentrating, remembering or staying organized Recurring cold and minor illness Muscle ache and/or tightness 9 Understanding and Managing Stress

Stress and Performance 10 Understanding and Managing Stress Source:

Stress and Injury and Health Stress Two-way process Strain on body systems Unhealthy and risky behaviours Country at war 11 Understanding and Managing Stress

Some More Effects Reduced Cognitive Ability Memory Understanding Attention Poor decision-making 12 Understanding and Managing Stress

Stress and Relationships Emotions Anger Anxiety Aggression Becoming insensitive Irritability 13 Understanding and Managing Stress

PART 2 Managing Stress 14 Understanding and Managing Stress

What is Coping? Coping means how a person deals with stress in his life Coping styles Emotion-focused coping Sharing what you feel; Avoidant coping Problem-focused coping Acceptance 15 Understanding and Managing Stress

Stress SWOT Analysis Analyzing experience and identifying stress Keeping Stress Diary Performing SWOT Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats 16 Understanding and Managing Stress

Improving Control Personal Effectiveness Time Management Setting Priorities Recreation and Enjoyment Social Support Improving your environment Healthy Behaviours 17 Understanding and Managing Stress

Workplace Stress Understanding job requirements Understanding what exactly others expect Effective teamwork Clearing communication lines Feedback appreciation Objective viewpoint and fair approach Delegation 18 Understanding and Managing Stress

Mental Fight Challenge Negative Thoughts Inadequacy Performance Others’ Reaction Be Optimistic Analyze Your Emotions Challenging Assumptions 19 Understanding and Managing Stress

Some Techniques Deep Breathing Relaxation Imagery Meditation Self-Hypnosis Affirmations Relaxing Through Sound 20 Understanding and Managing Stress

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation technique.flv Progressive muscle relaxation technique.flv 21 Understanding and Managing Stress

Thank You 22 Understanding and Managing Stress