1. STRESS MANAGEMENT

2. The Biggest and Toughest Challenge in today’s world is StReSs

3. CONTENTS WHAT IS STRESS? HOW STRESS IS CREATED? STRESS – CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES SOLUTION – TEMPORARY & PERMANENT CONCLUSION

4. STRESS

5. WHAT IS STRESS? l Stress is your mind and body’s response or reaction to a real or imagined threat, event or change. l The threat, event or change are commonly called Stressors. Stressors can be internal (Thoughts, Beliefs, Attitudes) or external (Loss, Tragedy, Change).

6. WHAT IS STRESS?

7. HOW STRESS IS GENERATED? EVENT INTERNAL REACTIONS ACTIONS THOUGHTS FEELINGS BODILY RESPONSE

8. STRESS CAUSES Heavy Work Load Mechanical, Monotonous Life Style Heavy Competition in all spheres of Life High Expectations in all walks of Life

9. STRESS CAUSES

10. SYMPTOMS OF STRESS Moderate Stress Tension headaches Lack of concentration Indigestion Muscle tension Tight jaw Sweaty palms Restlessness Loss/increase appetite Sleep Disturbance Severe Stress Chest pain High blood pressure Palpitations Trembling Allergies Phobias Confusion Depression/anxiety Insomnia/Oversleeping

11. STRESS – CONSEQUENCES Various Health Problems - Sleeplessness, Hypertension, Diabetes, Vision problems, Heart diseases.. Increased Tensions Bad/Unwanted Habits Decisions going wrong …Things going wrong Unhealthy Relationships Unhappiness and Disappointment Extreme Stress sometimes leads to Mental Disorders Overall, Life becoming Mess and Discontentment in Life

12. MEDICAL AND RESEARCH In the University of North Carolina researchers found that a chronically angry person was one and a half times more likely to die over a 25 year period than one who was not always angry. Ohio State University found that medical students studying for major exams and were stressed had a drop on protective T and B cell levels and had more cold and flu's. Harvard University researchers showed that doing meditation increased the number of T cells circulating for a long time and strengthened the whole immune system.

13. SOLUTION ? ? ?

15. TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS Switch on some soft music, sit on a comfortable chair or lie down Think of pleasant, soothing moments which you enjoyed a lot Read some nice jokes or anything of your interest Spend some time with your close friend and have a small chat

16. DON’T BE SO SERIOUS Everyone needs a good laugh now and then. It’s free, it’s contagious, and it’s good for you! Here are some suggestions –Play with kids –Look at the big picture –Consider how your favorite comedian would handle a situation –Hang out with people you laugh with –Have a positive outlook –Make time for laughter

17. ONE & ONLY PERMANENT SOLUTION IS……. MEDITATION

18. WHAT IS MEDITATION ? Meditation is the process of silencing the mind through conscious observation of the BREATH...

19. MEDITATION Exercise in awareness and concentration Deep relaxation Brain waves change over time Improves longevity, quality of life, pain, intelligence, anxiety

20. MEDITATION – HOW TO DO? Sit in a comfortable posture and relax your body Sit in a comfortable posture and relax your body Close your eyes, clasp your hands and cross your legs Close your eyes, clasp your hands and cross your legs Observe your natural incoming and outgoing breath Observe your natural incoming and outgoing breath Routine thoughts of the mind must be cut right away Routine thoughts of the mind must be cut right away DO NOT take deep breath or hold your breath DO NOT take deep breath or hold your breath DO NOT chant any mantra DO NOT chant any mantra DO NOT visualize any form of deity DO NOT visualize any form of deity

21. YOUR BREATH – YOUR GURU Anyone must Meditate for a duration equal to his/her age Anyone must Meditate for a duration equal to his/her age – For Example: A 30-year-old person should meditate for 30 minutes in one sitting Anyone, at any time, can do Meditation at any place Anyone, at any time, can do Meditation at any place – For Example: At work place, when you are very stressed out – While Traveling in a bus, train…

22. BENIFITS OF MEDITATION Lowers Blood Pressure (BP) Lowers Blood Pressure (BP) Slows Breathing Helps Muscles relax gives the Body time to eliminate Lactic acid and other Waste Products Eliminates Stressful Thoughts Eliminates Stressful Thoughts Helps with Clear Thinking Helps with Clear Thinking Helps with Focus and Concentration Helps with Focus and Concentration Reduces Stress Headaches Reduces Stress Headaches Any disabilities in the body can be rectified Any disabilities in the body can be rectified

23. HI! SHALL WE MEDITATE FOR 5 MINUTES NOW!

24. CONCLUSION A little stress reduction goes a long way. Practice Meditation daily. Be mindful of your thoughts, actions, and behaviors and come back to the present moment.

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