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STRESS MANAGEMENT
BYROCHELLE LIGHTBOURN
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WHAT IS STRESS?
The body’s inability to effectively manage/deal with any given situation whether it is positive or negative
It is your reaction to any stimulus that YOU cannot deal with
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STRESSORS
The things that create stress for us are called stressors
Stressors can be either positive or negative
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The Stressor Continuum
Stress begins in our mind Then it effects our emotions And in turn produces some sort of Physical Behavioural Spiritual Response
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POSITIVE STRESSORS
This list can go on and on: Marriage A new house A new car Winning the lotto A promotion A new baby
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NEGATIVE STRESSORS
Again, there are many negative stressors
A poor attitude Being in a toxic environment, around
toxic people Loss/any loss Role overload/confusion Too many bills, too little money
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EUSTRESS
Believe it or not stress is essential to life.
There is that stress that is good for us, it is called Eustress, it actually gets us out of bed in the morning, it helps us to improve performance and to get things done.
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DISTRESS
The stress that presents problems is what we will focus on today.
It is called Distress
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INTERNAL STRESSORS
In many instances we have conflict with ourselves.
Many of us are trying to be like every body else and in the process are losing ourselves
Take of the mask Will the REAL YOU, PLEASE STAND UP
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SELF PERCEPTION
90% of perception is Reality. Some of us stand as peacocks butAre only punched drunk chickens
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THAT’S LIFE
In most instances we deal with 40-50 stressors every day and because we are so used to dealing with them, we ignore them. This creates problems for us later.
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FIGHT OR FLIGHT
Initially everybody reacts to stress the same way, the body goes into the FIGHT/FLIGHT MODE
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MANIFESTATIONS OF STRESS
However long term manifestations are seen in the following ways:
Physically Mentally Emotionally Behaviourally Spiritually
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PHYSICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Hair loss Skin breakouts Constipation/Diarrhea Muscle Tension Headaches/Insomnia Menstrual issues/Impotency
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MENTAL MANIFESTATIONS
Forgetfulness/short term/long term memory
Racing thoughts Indeciveness Negativity Inability to retain anxiety
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EMOTIONAL MANIFESTATIONS
Fear Easily agitated/Panic Questions ability Excessive Worrying The cycle of:
Pain Anger Rage
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BEHAVIOURAL MANIFESTATIONS
We see introverts becoming extroverts The passive become aggressive Inappropriate behaviours Exhibits Negativity and negative Self
Talk Abuse of things, people and self
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SPIRITUAL MANAIFESTATIONS
Religiousity Lack of relationship with God Alternative religions Bargaining with God Becoming a God unto ourselves
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN ORGANIZATIONS?
People are secondary, especially in technical environments like ours
People are more uncaring, it is a cut throat world
There is a lot of hurt and pain in the workplace and no-one is addressing it
People are spread to thin, through this concept of being multi-faceted
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CORPORATE NECESSATIES
the lap top The cell phone The blackberries The smart phones The internet The intranet 24/7 communication
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THE TOXIC 21st CENTURY ORGANIZATION
Most 21st century organizations are TOXIC and are spreading the deadly viruses of:
Dishonesty Deceit Lying Cheating Backbiting Manipulating
ALL OF THE THINGS THAT ADD TO OUR STRESS LEVELS
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HOW DO WE COPE?PRAY
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I cannot accept and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill today because they got on my last nerves.
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PRAYER cont.
Also help me to be careful of the toes I step on today, as they may be connected to the feet I have to kiss tomorrow
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PRAYER cont.
Help me to always work 100% 12% on Monday 23% on Tuesday 40% on Wednesday 20% on Thursday 5% on Friday
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PRAYER cont.
Finally, God, help me remember……. When I’m having a bad day and it
seems that people are trying to wind me up, that it takes 42 muscles to frown
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PRAYER cont.
28 muscles to smile,
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PRAYER cont.
And only 4 muscles to extend my arm and smack them in the mouth
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HOW TO COPE
Recognize that some things are out of your control, especially people
Affirm yourself and trigger positive images
Get a sense of humor Listen to music/pamper yourself Go to the beach DUMP THE GARBAGE TALK to a friend, a professional, GOD
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COPING cont.
Develop a positive attitude Learn to accept the things you cannot
change Grieve losses but move on Focus energy on what is in your control Avoid the chemical haze Balance work & play Listen to your body Find time to celebrate
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COPING AT WORK
Try to seek employment that matches your gift, it’s not to late
Go with a positive attitude Clarify your responsibilities to avoid
overload Say what you mean and mean what you say Do things decent and in order REMEMBER your most important
resources are PEOPLE, take care of them and they will take care of you
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COPING WITH SELF
Be honest with yourself Connect to your source/God Transform your mind/outlook/attitude Believe in yourself Introspect often and adjust Be at peace with you Know who you really are
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COPING WITH SELF cont.
Seek professional help if needed Be a value adder Be open to change Seek holistic growth Develop yourself Ensure you surround yourself with
positive people CUT TOXIC TIES
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HOW STRESSED ARE YOU?
How many transitions have you made in your life?
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HOW MANY ROLES ARE YOU PLAYING?
MISS OWLMISS OWL
MS. ALWAYS
RIGHT
MS. ALWAYS
RIGHT
MRS. KNOW IT ALL
MRS. KNOW IT ALL
MR.CLOWN
MR.CLOWN
MR. MAKEAN
IMPRESSION
MR. MAKEAN
IMPRESSION
MR.PEACOCK
MR.PEACOCK
MR.I HAVE IT
TOGETHER
MR.I HAVE IT
TOGETHERMS.I CAN DO
EVERYTHING
MS.I CAN DO
EVERYTHING
I HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HERE
I HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HERE
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FACTS ABOUT STRESS
68% of American Workers feel burned put40% of job turnover is stress related40% suffer adverse health effects because of
stress75% -90% of all doctor visits are stress
relatedStress is linked to the leading causes of deathOver $8 billion dollars is spent annually on
anti-depressants
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STOP AND RELAX