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

5. FIGHTFLIGHT

6. 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

7. Human Stress is a Complex Issue

8. Social Support

9. LOCUS OF CONTROL

15. System Problems

16. Leaders often need to steer their followers away from a problem Little (if anything) is gained by pursuing unachievable goals When you can get your employees working on problems they can solve, rather then being frustrated by those they cannot, you create a “win-win” situation You will reduce the stress in your life and theirs

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

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