Managing Stress At Work & Having Self Control

Help individuals to manage work stress and handle demand of today's working world.

1. By: Daniel Tan Senior Job Coach MLH

2. S = P > R Stress occurs when the pressure is greater than the resource

3. Stress is the reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed upon them. It arises when they worry that they can’t cope.

4. Stress In The Workplace /Job Stress Job stress arises due work demand and pressures that are not matched to employee knowledge and abilities. The more the demands and pressures of work are matched to the knowledge and abilities of workers, the less likely they are to experience work stress

5. Job Stressors Conflict among co-workers Unexpected/unwanted transfer of work location Lack of mobility/transport for high risk Poor communication with co-workers or patients Lack of support from supervisor No forum to express work concerns and issues Lack of resources to support the provision of care

6. Job Stress : Impact

7. Job Stress : Impact Stressed employees are more likely to be unhealthy, poorly motivated, less productive and less safe at work. Their organizations are less likely to be successful in a competitive market.

8. Suggested ways to Manage Stress Find a support system- peers, superiors etc Develop a positive attitude Be realistic about your expectation from self and colleagues Get organized and manage your time properly Make SMART plans for your days work Learn to say “No” Try to leave work at Office Arrange for some “ME” time – Exercise, yoga,Dance,Music,spa or simply a walk Start laughing, as much as possible Stop rushing - RELAX

9. Benefits of Stress Management Physical health gets better -more energy and stamina Emotions stabilized -positive attitude -hopeful/happier Ability to focus improved -able to learn and achieve

10. Causes of Stress at Home Death of spouse, family, near relative or friend. Injury or illness of any family member. Marriage of self or son or daughter or brother or sister. Separation or divorce from partner. Pregnancy or birth of a new baby. Children's behavior or disobedience. Children's educational performance. Not sufficient money to raise your standard of living. Loss of money in burglary, pick-pocketed or share market.

11. Causes of Stress at work To meet out the demands of the job. Your relationship with colleagues. To control staff under you. To train your staff and take work from them. Support you receive from your boss, colleagues and juniors. Excessive work pressure. To meet out deadlines. To give new results. To produce new publications if you are in research area. Working overtime and on holidays.

12. Stress management in work place If there is stress at work, workers who feel mildly off will feel even worse and resist coming to work. This costs many hours of productivity, especially when key personnel or production workers are absent-in fact, it's estimated that $300 billion is lost on stress-caused illnesses and absenteeism.   A workplace that supports stress management through workplace wellness programs not only helps their employees to handle pressure better and stay healthier during times of stress, it also sends a message that their company cares about them. This provides emotional support as well as physical support for fighting the effects of stress. 

13. Need of stress management Living today is a lot tougher than it was even in the days of the great depression. It's been coming out in many ways such as all time occurrences of stomach and intestinal ulcers. Others find sleep disorders and wind up zombies during their busy days. Insomnia is growing in leaps and bounds. Today stress management is important in everyone's lives. It's necessary for long happy lives with less trouble that will come about. There are many ways to deal with stress ranging from the dealing with the causes of stress to simply burning off its effects .