2. Nadine Tibbs-Stallworth Stress Management

3. Contents Introduction What is stress Reasons Symptoms Impact Managing Stress

4. Stress is part of our everyday life. Living in a fast-paced, technological society with innumerable demands upon our time, the majority of people can state: “I am stressed out.” Introduction

5. What is Stress “… one’s reaction to life events … the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it …” “Our response to any situation we find challenging, frightening, or difficult” Stress Without Distress, Hans Selye

6. Stress Everyday fact of life Some stress can be good Excessive stress can be harmful

7. Typical Relationship Between Performance and Stress High Low (poor) High (excellent) Low Level of Performan ce Too Little StressOptimum StressExcessive Stress Stress

9. Positive Stress Results Enables concentration Increases performance Energizes you into motion

10. Negative Stress Results Loss of motivation Reduces effectiveness Physical, mental, and behavioural problems

11. What Stresses You Out? Money Traffic Health/Medical issues Lack of Free time Relationships family & friends Job related stress: work load overcrowding lack of support lack of on the job training

13. Physical Stress Signs Increased heart rate/ Increased blood pressure Muscles tightening Cold clammy hands Fatigue Sleeplessness Longer recovery from injury Stomach or bowel upset Headaches Backaches Change in eating habits: lost of appetite/overeating Restlessness/irritability Increased illness

14. Mental Stress Signs Anxiety Forgetfulness Depression Apathy/ lack of interest Confusion Lowered self-esteem Increased anger Excessive fear Worry Decreased self-confidence

15. Behavioural Signs of Stress Hostility Irritability Under/over eating Decreased ability to concentrate Memory problems /forgetfulness Frequent use of cigarettes or alcohol Clumsiness Withdrawal from usual activities Poor performance, Absenteeism, High accident rates Making more mistakes

16. Impact of Stress

17. Impact on health of an individual Back pain Headaches Stomachaches Ulcers High Blood Pressure Heart Attack or Stroke

18. How to Manage Stress

19. Mental Techniques Time management Organize Problem solving attitude Think Positive

20. Find Your Inner Peace Music Hobbies Play Learning Vacation

21. Physical Techniques Body Scan – “relax-let go” Deep breathing Exercise Meditation Nutrition Rest Laughter

22. " Success belongs to those individuals who can look at the complex challenges offered by the World as Inspiration."