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Stress

Management

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Definition

Stress management can bedefined as interventions

designed to reduce the impactof stressors in the workplace.These can have an individualfocus, aimed at increasing anindividuals ability to cope withstressors.

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What is stress?

Stress may be considered as any physical,chemical, or emotional factor that causesbodily or mental unrest and that may be afactor in causing disease.

Physical and chemical factors that cancause stress include trauma, infections,toxins, illnesses, and injuries of any sort.

Emotional causes of stress and tension arenumerous and varied. While many peopleassociate the term stresswith

psychological stress, scientists andphysicians use this term to denote anyforce that impairs the stability and balanceof bodily functions.

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stress reduction techniques

. Developing new habits

Remove you and distract you from stressors

Avoid unnecessary stress

Alter the situation

Adapt to the stressor

Accept the things you cant change

Share your feelings.

Learn to forgive.

Make time for fun and relaxation

Connect with others.

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Causes of stress at work

These are typical causes of stress at work bullying or harassment, by anyone, not necessarily

a person's manager feeling powerless and uninvolved in determining

one's own responsibilities

continuous unreasonable performance demands lack of effective communication and conflict

resolution lack of job security long working hours excessive time away from home and family office politics and conflict among staff a feeling that one's reward reward is not

commensurate with one's responsibility working hours, responsibilities and pressures

disrupting life-balance (diet, exercise, sleep andrest, play, family-time, etc)

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signs of stress - stress test

sleep difficulties

loss of appetite

poor concentration or poor memoryretention

performance dip

uncharacteristic errors or missed deadlines

anger or tantrums

violent or anti-social behaviour

emotional outbursts

alcohol or drug abuse

nervous habits

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Dealing with StressfulSituations: The Four As

Change thesituation:

Avoid the

stressor. Alter the

stressor.

.

Change yourreaction:

Adapt to the

stressor. Accept the

stressor

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Healthy ways to relax andrecharge

Go for a walk. Spend time in

nature. Call a good friend.

Sweat out tensionwith a goodworkout.

Write in yourjournal.

Take a long bath. Light scented

candles.

Savor a warm cupof coffee or tea.

Play with a pet. Work in your

garden. Get a massage. Curl up with a

good book. Listen to music. Watch a comedy.