1. STRESS

2. What Is Stress?? A Definition:
Stress is a Psycho-Physiological Phenomenon.
A Definition:
Stress is the unconscious mobilization of an individual’s resources in response to a stimulus.

4. OR
FIGHT
FLIGHT

5. Physiological Effects
Adrenaline Levels Increase
Heart Rate Increases
Breathing Speeds Up
Blood Pressure Increases
Blood Flow is Diverted Away from “Non-Essential” Organs and Increased to “Essential” Ones
Immune and Other Systems are Shut Down
Coagulating Agents are Pumped into Bloodstream

6. Human Stress is a Complex Issue

7. Breakdown/
Irrational act

8. Social Support

9. LOCUS OF
CONTROL

10. LOUSY
WEATHER

11. TRAFFIC

12. System Problems

13. Ways to reduce the negative impact of Stress:
UNDERSTAND THAT STRESS IS A FACTOR IN YOUR LIFE
HAVE PEOPLE TO TALK TO
STAY HEALTHY
GET ORGANIZED
PLAN PERIODIC DOWNTIME
FIGHT THE BATTLES YOU CAN WIN