Stress management An NZFFBS training module

Session objectives 1.Identify and describe stress 2.Determine sources and effects of stress 3.Describe ways of dealing with stress

Definition “Stress is the non-specific response of the body to any demand upon it.”

Sources of stress Environmental Traffic noise Commuting Noise pollution Weather changes

Sources of stress Social Too much money Not enough money Deadlines Demands on our time and attention Work Managing competing requirements Working in isolation

Sources of stress Physiological Life changes – Adolescence – Puberty – Menopause – Aging – Illness – Reaction to the environment – Relationships with others

Sources of stress Psychological Our thoughts Our belief system Thinking and learning style Personality Our expectations

Reaction to stress Foot on gas An angry or agitated stress response. You’re heated, keyed up, overly emotional and unable to sit still.

Reaction to stress Foot on the brake A withdrawn or depressed stress response. You shut down, space out and show very little energy or emotion.

Reaction to stress Foot on both A tense and frozen stress response. You “freeze” under pressure and can’t do anything. You look paralyzed, but inder the surface you’re extremely agitated.

Burnout “Taking on too much, too intensively for too long.”

Children when surveyed about love Why love happens between two people “I think you’re suppose to get shot with an arrow or something, but the rest of it isn’t supposed to be so painful.” - Manuel, age 8

Children when surveyed about love On what falling in love is like “If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.” - Glenn, age 7

Children when surveyed about love Concerning why lovers often hold hands “They want to make sure their rings don’t fall off because they paid good money for them.” - Gavin, age 8

The bucket of personal resources Recuperation Rest Recuperative sleep Relaxation Healthy nutrition Good health Interesting, stimulating and rewarding work Supportive friendships and family

The bucket of personal resources Effort Exessive or insufficient intensity and or duration of physical and mental effort.

The bucket of personal resources Environment Demanding or hazardous environment: Climate Noise Ergonomics Etc.

The bucket of personal resources Emotional demands Responsibilities Worries Conflicts

The bucket of personal resources Organisation Demands of work (including shift work), especially badly designed shiftwork.

The bucket of personal resources Personal Illness Pain Disturbed circadian rhythms Sleep loss Poor nutrition Inadequate exercise

Goal setting Specific Measurable Agreed Realistic Time limited

Time management Toss Action Send Keep