Stress assignment praneet

1. Personal STRESS Praneet Raj

2. Presentation Outline Part 1 – Stress in General Part 2 - Stress at Work Part 3 – Stress Management

3. PART 1 STRESS IN GENERAL

4. Legal Overview HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 6) Every employer shall take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of employees while at work HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 7) Every employer shall ensure that there are in place effective methods for identifying existing hazards, and (if possible before they arise) new hazards to employees at work.

5. WHAT IS STRESS ? S tress is a feeling that’s created when we react to particular events, it can be caused by both good and bad experiences .

6. STRESS FEELINGS Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Stress that is left unchecked can contribute to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

7. TYPES OF STRESSORS FAMILY- DEATH, CHRONIC ILLNESS, DIVORCE, ADULTERY ENVIROMENATL- LIVING ALONE,RACISIM,POVERTY EDUCATIONAL- ILLITERACY,LACK OF EMPLOYMENT SKILLS OCCUPATIONAL- UNEMPLOYMENT,LAY-OFFS,ROTATING SHIFTS HOUSING- UNSAFE NEIGHBORHOOD,LANDLORD ISSUES,HOMELESS FINANCIAL- CREDIT CARD PROBLEMS,BANKRUPTCY,POWER BILLS HEALTH- LACK OF SERVICES, DISEASES, INJURIES LEGAL- VICTIM OF CRIME,ARREST, CUSTODY BATTLES,LITIGATION

8. Negative stress Negative stress is stress that a person feels they cannot handle. If they have been feeling this stress for a long time their body will wear out and will not be able to function normally.

9. Positive stress is also called Eustress . This excitement is felt by people when they are confronted by a demanding situation which they assume they can handle it. This fills them with thrill and excitement. Positive stress gives you the energy to throw yourself into something where you want to make some contribution and also approaching exams enhances a student’s concentration and learning capability. POSITIVE STRESS

10. SYMPTOMS OF STRESS Physical symptoms Mental symptoms Behavioural symptoms Emotional symptoms

11. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS HEADACHE MUSCLE TENSION CHEST PAIN STOMACH PAIN BACK PAIN INDEGESTION

12. MENTAL SYMPTOMS Anxiety Trouble thinking clearly Forgetfulness Frustration Trouble making decisions Sleeping poorly Short temper Nervousness

13. BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS - overeating and under eating - Angry outbursts - Drug or alcohol Abuse - Tobacco use - Social withdrawal

14. EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS Loss of confidence More fussy Irritability Depression Apathy Alienation Apprehension

15. STRESS RELATED ILLNESSES Stress is not the same as ill-health, but has been related to such illnesses as ; - Depression - Sleeping Problems - Chronic Pain - Anxiety

16. COSTS OF STRESS The costs of stress related problems is something which is often overlooked within organizations. There are both direct and opportunity costs involved as a result of stress in the organization. Up to 40% of absence is related to stress 1 in 5 believe that their job is very stressful - that is 5million people When stressed, performance can be reduced by up to 70%

17. Part 2 STRESS AT WORK Work related stress means the process which arises where work demands of various types of combinations which exceed the person’s capability to cope. Work related stress is a significant cause of illness and disease and is known to be linked with high levels of sickness absence, staff turnover and other indicators of organizational underperformance including human error.

18. FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK STRESS Top 10 Work Stress Factors: Working long hours at the office Exposure to traumatic incidents at work Finding it hard to say no to a task for fear of loosing your job Feeling undervalued at work Boredom Frustration Having little control of your working day Fear of redundancy Workplace victimization or bullying Dealing with constant change in the workplace

19. Part 3 STRESS MANAGEMENT

20. Causes of Stress External Stresses Internal Stresses

21. External Stresses - Organisational

22. External Stresses - Major Life Events Divorce Marriage Death of someone Buying Property Pregnancy Starting or ending school Children leaving home Retirement

23. Internal Stress Nutritional Status Attitudes Feelings of anger, fear, worry Anticipation Emotional well-being Sleeping Patterns Thoughts

24. Get regular exercise Use regular relaxation periods for work breaks Use and develop humour- Positive attitudes Protect yourself from negative co-workers and relationships Eat healthy well balanced meals Be assertive instead of aggressive Accept that there are events that you can’t control Get enough rest and sleep Make time for hobbies and interests Don’t rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviours to reduce stress STRESS CONTROL

25. Stress Management Techniques Accepting Change Changing Expectations Talking To Others

26. Summary Stress is a basic part of life. The way in which we deal with stress will make our lives pleasant and comfortable or if left stressed and incapable of our obligations to the best of our abilities. Praneet Raj