2. Understanding Stress
Stress is a reaction to excess pressure. This may come from life events, work,
or simply a feeling of being a bit out of control.
Different people find different things stressful, and can also cope with different
levels of pressure before becoming stressed.
It is important to remember that stress is personal, and not judge others by
your standards of stressfulness.
4. Stressful Life Events
As a result of unplanned changes in personal circumstances…
Death of spouse
Divorce
Loss of job….
Environment
Noise
Crowd
Pollution…
Change in circumstances can cause stress, as we readjust.
It is wise not to have many changes in life at the same time.
5. Stress at Work
May be the result of….
Being asked or expected to do too much
working very long hours
Not being given enough work
Not having a clear understanding of what is expected
6. Is All Stress Bad?
Moderate levels of stress may actually improve performance and
efficiency
Too little stress may result in boredom
Too much stress may cause an unproductive anxiety level
7. Negative Effects of Stress
1. Physical
- Weight gain/loss
- Unexpected hair loss
- Heart palpitations
- High blood pressure
2. Emotional
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Can lead to depression
• Can also lead to unhealthy coping strategies (i.e. alcohol, drugs, etc)
8. Avoiding Stress
Look after Yourself Physically…
Taking regular exercise
Eating a good and balanced diet
Getting enough sleep
Manage Your Time…..
Start to prioritise your tasks
Identify the tasks, you need to do personally
Identify the tasks, can be delegated to others
