1. Stress Management
Hemankshu Sawant

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

3. Introduction 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.”
What is stress?
Where does stress come from?
How can I tell when I am under stress?
What are some of the ways stress affects my body, my mind, or my mood?
How can I better manage the stress in my life?

4. What is Stress
In his book Stress Without Distress, Hans Selye defines stress as: “… 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”

5. Stress • Everyday fact of life • Stress can be good
• Excessive stress can be harmful

6. Typical Relationship Between Performance and Stress
Too Little Stress
Optimum Stress
Excessive Stress
High
(excellent)
Performance
Level of
Low
(poor)
Low
High
Stress

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

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

10. 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

11. Stress Signs

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Impact of Stress

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

17. Impact on the health of an organization
Increased health insurance costs
Lost work days
Stress-related workers’ compensation claims
Lower Productivity
Over 75% of industrial accidents are rooted in stress

18. How to Manage Stress

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

20. Diversions
• Music
• Hobbies
• Play
• Learning
• Vacation

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

22. Workplace Skills • Delegate • Anticipate problems • Be assertive
• Be decisive
• Organize
• Balance work and personal time

23. Organizational Stress Management Initiatives

24. Organisational Initiatives
Improvements in the physical work environment
Changes in Job design
Changes in workloads and deadlines
Changes in work schedules,
More flexible hours
Increased employee participation

25. Organisational Initiatives
Team building
Time management workshops
Job burnout workshops
Training in relaxation techniques
Career counseling

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

27. Thank You !