STRESS A MAJOR CONCERN

Stress Talk

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.

Types of StressThere are four main types of Stress:1. Eustress2.Distress3.Hyperstress4.Hypostress

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 job8. Fired from job 9. Marriage reconciliation 10.Education related stress

Causes of StressCommon 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

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

Effects of StressPsychological 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

Physical Effects of Stress

•Major Effects on Body:

Diabetes

•Blood Pressure:

•Heart Attack

Stressful Person May…• Indulge in Smoking • Drinking Alcohol• Drug Addiction

Most Drastic Effect of Stress

Extreme Step

SUICIDE

Other Minor Effects:

• Body Pain• Headache/ (migraine)• Irritation • Lack of sleep• Acidity • Indigestion • Baldness• Early Aging

How to cope up with Stress???

Stress Management is Two way process:1)Individual Efforts2)Collective Efforts

1. Individual Efforts:

• Meditation

• Eat Healthy food1.Include Fruits in diet2.Drink glass of Milk 3.Avoid Oily foodstuff4.Do not skip meals5.Drink Plenty of Water

• Exercise Regularly

• Manage the work take time out for social activities

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.

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.

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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