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Don’t Let Stress ZAP your Energy!Stress Relief Techniques
Presented by
Thomas L. Moriarty
October 2012
Common Job Stressors Common Job Stressors
• Constant interruptions
• Work overload
• Complex paperwork
• Lack of control
• Continuous changes in regulations and/or policies
• Upset, confused or angry students/parents
Causes of Job Stress
• Excessive workload• Long hours and low pay• Tedious tasks• High performance demands• Poor communications
Upset Students/ParentsUpset Students/Parents
• Respect the student/parent
• Identify problems/issues
• Be honest about mistakes
• Suggest solutions/alternatives
Commitment vs. InvolvementCommitment vs. Involvement
Commitment and involvement is like a bacon and egg
breakfast.
The “chicken” is involved but the “pig” is committed.
Managers
• Share information• Value each worker• Clear roles and responsibilities• Allow workers to participate in
decision making• Set realistic deadlines and
goals
Stress ManagementStress Management
Rule #1
• Don’t sweat the small stuff
Rule #2
• Always remember it is all small stuff
Set realistic goals for Set realistic goals for yourself.yourself.
Let go of perfectionism.Let go of perfectionism.
Keep your desktop clean.Keep your desktop clean.
Always organize desktop Always organize desktop before leaving at the end before leaving at the end of the day.of the day.
HumorHumor
• When did you last laugh at yourself?
• Laughter is a medicine to the body.
• Smile at everyone who enters your office.
Time ManagementTime Management
• Create a balanced schedule
• Make a “to do” list
• Prioritize tasks
• Set time limits
• Break tasks into small groups
• Avoid procrastination
• Delegate tasks
Time ManagementTime Management
• Learn to say “No!”
• Write things down
• Don’t dwell on the errors, dwell on the solutions
Stress-Related IllnessesStress-Related Illnesses
• Hypertension• Coronary Conditions• Ulcers• Migraine Headaches• Cancer• Allergies• Asthma• TMJ Syndrome
• Backaches• Rheumatoid Arthritis• Psoriasis, Acne,
Eczema• Diabetes• Hypoglycemia• Irritable Bowel
Syndrome• Hyperventilation
Believe in yourself - in Believe in yourself - in the power you have to the power you have to control your own life, control your own life, day by day.day by day.
Negative Stress CopingNegative Stress Coping
• Alcohol
• Denial
• Drugs
• Eating
• Fault Finding
• Illness
• Revenge
• Passivity
• Stubbornness
• Tantrums
• Withdrawal
• Over-indulging
• Worrying
• Syndrome
• Hyperventilation
Positive Stress CopingPositive Stress Coping
• Get Away
• Build Self-esteem
• Relaxing Hobbies
• Play
• Learn New Things
• Support System
• Say “NO!”
• Worship
• Problem-Solving
• Exercise
• Biofeedback
• Sharing Feelings
• Set Priorities
• Life Planning
Results of Stress ManagementResults of Stress Management
• Increased productivity
• Better teamwork
• Improved morale
• Reduction of errors
N O T I C EN O T I C E
The occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has determined that the maximum safe-load capacity on my butt, without the installation of handrails or safety straps, is two (2) persons at one time. Since you have arrived sixth (6th) in line to ride my butt today, please take a number and wait your turn.
Thank You.
Thomas L. Moriartytlmoriarty1@gmail.com
717.532.9683
This presentation may not be used without the permission of Thomas Moriarty.
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