1. BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development

2. Identify signs of stress and effects on personal wellbeing
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3. Identify signs of stress and effects on personal wellbeing
Stress is a commonly used word which describes our psychological and physiological wellbeing.
We say we are stressed when we suffer from tiredness, insomnia, irritability etc
These are really describing distress on our body
However have you heard of the saying “…..I work best under pressure…?
Sometimes some degree of stress or eustress can be positive – this occurs where we have a heightened sense of anticipation – for instance, just before the start of a competition or game

4. Identify signs of stress and effects on personal wellbeing
Refer to the diagram on Perceived Demands versus Capability, provided in section 2.4 of the text book
What does the diagram suggest?

5. Typical symptoms of Distress
Physical (think of what these can be)
Constant tiredness
Headaches
Frequent indigestion
Lack of appetite
Forgetfulness
Lack of concentration
Biting of Nails
Nausea

6. Typical symptoms of Distress
Psychological
Incessant worry
Irritability
Helplessness
Difficulty in sleeping
Indecisiveness
Loss of humour

7. Typical symptoms of Distress
Physiological
Tissue damage
Low resistance to antigens

8. Behaviours The following behaviour could occur Absence from work
Alcohol or other substance abuse
Conflict with work colleagues
Conflict with friends and family members
When at work, low productivity
When at work, incessant mistakes
Intense participation in sporting activities
Participate in extreme sports
Withdrawal from others

9. Typical symptoms of Eustress
Physical
Heightened alertness
Psychological
Positive – can do attitude
Creative – keen to explore options
Physiological
Elevated heart rate
Dilated pupils
Behaviours – As a result of eustress the following could occur
Heightened productivity
Ability to multi-task
Confident
Handle change well

10. Activity
Refer to the activity in section 2.4

11. 2.5 Identify sources of stress and access appropriate supports and resolution strategies
Work demands
Complex tasks
Role ambiguity
Work/life balance
Work overload
Capability component
Knowledge
Skill
Ability
Motivation
Attitude
Personality

12. Coping Mechanisms for dealing with stress:
Seeking help at work
Developing your skill base
Using new work methods and technology
Working faster
Working longer hours
Developing a silo mentality – stay out of it…..
Excessive use of alcohol and substance abuse
Seeking comforting relationships
Meditation
Participating in sporting activities
Participating in social activities

13. Refer to the Model/Diagram provided in Section 2.5
Then undertake the activity – Demand – Resource Pressure
Note interesting points provided in this example
What are some of the Resolution strategies

14. Review Questions
Now undertake the Review Question at the end of Module 2