DR. DAISY CHAUHAN Management Development Institute Gurgaon E-mail: daisy@mdi.ac.in M: 9818762933
What is Stress?
Stress is experienced when you are confronted with an Opportunity/Demand/Situation wherein you desire something and work in that direction but the outcome of your effort , though important , there is some uncertainty
Understanding Stress
Stimulus-oriented Approach (External Attribution)
individual to a situation/event
Personality Related
Personality Type
Symptoms of Stress
Physical Symptoms
Altered sleep patterns, for e.g. difficulty in going to sleep, early waking Tiredness, Lethargy Breathlessness, bouts of dizziness Indigestion, heartburn Bowel disturbance for e.g. diarrhea, constipation Headaches Alteration in habits: Increase or decrease in eating Increased drinking Increased smoking
Mental Symptoms
Irritability and aggression Anxiety and apprehension Poor decision-making Preoccupation with trivia Inability to prioritise Mood changes and swings Difficulty in concentrating Deterioration in recent memory Feelings of failure Lack of self-worth Isolation
Consequences of Stress
Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: Heart disease Cancer Lung ailments Disorder of liver Accidents Suicide
Peak Performance
P E R F O R M A N C E
Optimum Stimulation
Creativity Progress Rational Problem Solving
Under
Stimulation
Boredom Frustration Dissatisfaction
Over Stimulation
Exhaustion Illness Ineffective Problem Solving Low Self Esteem
LEVELS OF STRESS
GUILT (for what has happened) WORRY (for what will happen)
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Know you strengths and weaknesses and know your limits of stretchability Improve your tolerance, be it of differences, ambiguity, uncertainties Minimise your expectations from others Spend time to plan for your job Build your energy through proper diet, sleep and exercise Avoid being over-sensitive. Sensitivity is good, only to the extent it is not counterproductive
Smoking Drinking too much Overeating or under-eating Spending hours in front of the TV or computer Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities Using pills or drugs to relax Sleeping too much Procrastinating Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry outbursts, physical violence)
Next
Think in terms of It could have been worse Get into some physical activity, it relaxes both body and mind Listen to soothing music Get into an activity you enjoy doing Adopt a Solution-centred approach rather than a problem-centred approach.
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Next
Think in terms of It could have been worse Listen to soothing music Get into an activity you enjoy doing Adopt a Solution-centred approach rather than a problem-centred approach.
Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons for Enhancing your Mental Strength
Coping with stress becomes easier when you realise it is not (1) Permanent (2) All Pervasive (3) Personal Use Progressive Relaxation Technique and Deep Breathing to relax.