tips to overcome stress and burnout alisha voutas may 13, 2014
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What is Stress?
Stress is a body’s method of reacting to a challenge. According to the stressful event, the body’s way to respond to stress is by sympathetic nervous system activation which results in the fight-or-flight response.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_(biology)
Hans Selye’s 3 Stages of Stress
• The Body is Alarmed
• The Body’s Resistance is Increased
• The Duration of the Distress Causes Exhaustion
http://www.skillsconverged.com/FreeTrainingMaterials/tabid/258/
articleType/ArticleView/articleId/733/Stress-Management-Glass-of-Water.aspx
Stress Management: Bottle of Water
• Describe a time when you were stressed at work and compare that with this experience.
• Was your workplace stress cause by exhaustion, body resistance, or was it simply an alarmed state?
http://www.skillsconverged.com/FreeTrainingMaterials/tabid/258/
articleType/ArticleView/articleId/733/Stress-Management-Glass-of-Water.aspx
Recognize Warning Signs
• Feeling Anxious, Irritable, or Depressed• Problems Sleeping• Fatigue• Muscle Tension or Headaches• Stomach Problems• Trouble Concentrating
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_management.htm
Take Care of Yourself
• Exercise
• Eat Right
• Limit Alcohol and Nicotine Intake
• Get Your Sleep
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_management.htm
Prioritize and Organize
• Create a Balanced Schedule
• Don’t Over-commit
• Try to Leave Earlier in the Morning
• Take Breaks
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_management.htm
Improve Emotional Intelligence
• Self-awareness
• Self-management
• Social Awareness
• Relationship Management
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_management.htm
Break Bad Habits
• Eliminate Self-defeating Behaviors
• Improve Communication
• Cultivate a Friendly Social Climate
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_management.htm
What is Burnout
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
Road to Burnout
• Every Day is a Bad Day
• Caring Seems Like a Waste of Time
• Exhaustion
• Find Tasks Either Dull or Overwhelming
• Feel Unappreciated
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
Dealing with Burnout (three r’s)
• Recognize
• Reverse
• Resilience
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
Causes of Burnout
• Work-Related
• Lifestyle
• Personality Traits
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
Warning Signs and Symptoms
• Physical
• Emotional
• Behavioral
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
Preventing Burnout
• Start the Day With a Relaxing Ritual• Adopt Healthy Eating, Exercising, and
Sleeping Habits• Set Boundaries• Take a Daily Break from Technology• Nourish Your Creative Side• Learn How to Manage Stress
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
Recovering from Burnout
• Slow Down
• Get Support
• Reevaluate Your Goals and Priorities
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
Summary
• Reduce Stress by:Recognizing Warning SignsTaking Care of YourselfPrioritizing and OrganizingImproving Emotional IntelligenceBreaking Bad Habits
Resources
• http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm
• http://www.helpguide.org/mental/work_stress_management.htm
• http://www.skillsconverged.com/FreeTrainingMaterials/tabid/258/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/733/Stress-Management-Glass-of-Water.aspx
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_(biology)