1. STRESS A MAJOR CONCERN

2. Stress Talk

3. Stress is….. Researchers define stress as a physical, mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension. Simply put, stress is any outside force or event that has an effect on our body or mind.

4. Types of Stress There are four main types of Stress: 1. Eustress 2.Distress 3.Hyperstress 4.Hypostress

5. Reasons for Stress Top Ten Stressful Life Events 1.Spouse’s death 2.Divorce 3.Marriage separation 4.Jail term 5.Death of a close relative 6.Injury or illness 7.Heavy workload at job 8.Fired from job 9.Marriage reconciliation 10.Education related stress

6. Causes of Stress Common external causes of stress Not all stress is caused by external factors. Stress can also be self-generated: Major life changes Work Relationship difficulties Financial problems Being too busy Children and family

7. Common internal causes of stress Not all stress is caused by external factors. Stress can also be self-generated Inability to accept uncertainty Pessimism Negative self-talk Unrealistic expectations Perfectionism Lack of assertiveness

8. Effects of Stress Psychological Effects : Mood swings Irritability Resentment Feeling of powerlessness Low self esteem Low self worth Lack of interest in activities Cognitive effects of stress Effects of stress on memory Anxiety Depression Panic attacks Feeling of guilt Angry outbursts Increased cynicism Isolation/few close friends Feeling overwhelmed Unable to feel happy Feeling of hopelessness

9. Physical Effects of Stress Major Effects on Body: Diabetes

10. Blood Pressure:

11. Heart Attack

12. Stressful Person May… Indulge in Smoking Drinking Alcohol Drug Addiction

13. Most Drastic Effect of Stress Extreme Step SUICIDE

14. Other Minor Effects: Body Pain Headache/ (migraine) Irritation Lack of sleep Acidity Indigestion Baldness Early Aging

15. How to cope up with Stress??? Stress Management is Two way process: 1)Individual Efforts 2)Collective Efforts

16. 1.Individual Efforts: Meditation

17. Eat Healthy food 1.Include Fruits in diet 2.Drink glass of Milk 3.Avoid Oily foodstuff 4.Do not skip meals 5.Drink Plenty of Water

18. Exercise Regularly

19. Manage the work take time out for social activities

20. 2) Collective/ Organizational efforts: Most of the Companies are taking initiatives to keep there employees fit and reduce the stress levels down: Gyming Facilities inside the Office Premises. Club membership for Executives Movie Tickets for the Employees for there Entertainment Trekking and camping trips for entertainment as well as health purpose. Counseling for the over stressed Employees Stress Management Training as well as Seminar for the Employees.

22. Education related Stress management Parents should always support there children and encourage them in the things they like to do. Educational institutes should extend full support to the students to expand there creative visions. Also counseling for the under performing or shy students Teachers should guide the students through out the curriculum.

23. Conclusion: Stress is a Major concern in the hectic life now a days. Corporate people and the Young students are there main victims therefore managing stress have become an important issue for the Society. As the consequences are highlighted. Both the person himself as well as others have to work towards on this major alarming issue.

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