We all face stress in our lives and we all have different ways to cope with it. This presentation provides overview on stress and proven tips and tricks.
11. Normal Stress
In normal circumstances, the stress response is a
powerful protective mechanism that allows us to deal
with sudden changes, dangers or immediate demands.
12. Normal Stress
• With normal stress we can fight or flee. The response
occurs fairly quickly and then the stress ends. The three
phases of normal stress are:
• Stress comes (facing an immediate threat/demand).
• Stress goes (dealing with the stress).
• Stress is over (the body relaxes, no longer feeling
stressed).
13. Abnormal Stress
In abnormal (i.e., highly stressful and/or prolonged
stress) circumstances, stress overwhelms our
protective mechanisms, leading to serious negative
health outcomes.
14. Toxic Stress
• Unlike normal stress that comes and goes, toxic stress stays
with you, building up the harmful effects. The three phases of
toxic stress are:
• Stress comes (facing a demand or threat that does not stop).
• Stress stays with you (you have no way of dealing with the
stress).
• Stress builds up (you can never relax and the stress is not
eliminated).
28. Causes of Stress
• Inability to cope with a life crisis
• Changes in brain structure
• Genetic predisposition
• Low serotonin levels
• Traumatic family events
• Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
• Daily hassles
31. Food and stress # 1
Serotonin secreted by brain helps us cope with
stress
To increase serotonin synthesis we should have
foods that increase uptake of tryptophan in
brain which are then converted to serotonin :
carbohydrate rich foods
32. Food and Stress # 2
Appetite reduces during acute stress phase
but increases during chronic stress phase
When you have any stress related craving,
drink water and wait for 15 minutes. You
might realize you are not hungry
33. Calcium and magnesium
•Stress depletes calcium and magnesium helps
transfer nerve impulse.
•Take calcium with magnesium at bedtime can
help cut stress
•Found in milk, yogurt, dairy, broccoli, dark leafy
greens, legumes, soymilk, fortified orange juice,
almonds
38. Case Study # 1
•Young executive , works for 10 – 12 hours,
increase work load led to increase caffeine
intake. Recently having spells of dizziness and
restless sleep. What should he do?
39. Case Study # 2
•Young woman, HR, finds it very difficult not to
put down chocolates, cakes, juices while
working on hectic performance appraisals.
Why? What can she do?
40. Case Study # 3
• Woman in late twenties, slightly overweight , has
gained 5 kilograms weight over the last 3 years
(post marriage). Her work and marriage life does
not allow her try any fancy diets, and exercise. She
is feeling depressed and is unable to perform at
work. What she should do?
41. Case Study # 4
•35 year old senior executive in sales, she is
trying to have children but is not able to due to
so. She works 12 hours a day and travels 2
hours a day. Because of this her husband and
she have been having regular fights. What
should she do?
42. Case Study # 5
• Man in late 40s, has a busy schedule through the
week and occasional drinks on weekend. Recent
visit to the doctor reveals you have increased
random blood sugar. Doctor says to keep a watch
on your diet or he would need to put him on
medications for diabetes . What should he do?
44. Procrastination is stressful
•Get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning.
The inevitable morning mishaps will be less
stressful.
•Whatever you want to do tomorrow, do today;
whatever you want to do today, do it now.
45. Say “No!”
•Saying “no” to extra projects, social activities,
and invitations you know you don’t have the
time or energy for takes practice, self-respect,
and a belief that everyone, everyday, needs
quiet time to relax and be alone.
46. Unplug your phone
•Want to take a long bath, meditate, sleep, or
read without interruption?
•Drum up the courage to temporarily disconnect.
Or use an answering machine.
• Allow yourself time-everyday-for privacy, quiet,
and introspection.
47. Turn needs into preferences
•Our basic physical needs translate into food,
water, and keeping warm.
•Everything else is a preference.
•Don’t get attached to preferences.
48. Get up and stretch periodically
•If your job requires that you sit for extended
periods, get up and move around
•Aerobic exercise has been shown to release
endorphins (natural substances that help you
feel better and maintain a positive attitude)
49. Get enough sleep
•If an especially unpleasant task faces you, do it
early in the day and get it over with. Then, the
rest of your day will be free of anxiety.
•If necessary, use an alarm clock to remind you
to go to bed.
50. Create order out of chaos
•Organize your home and workspace so that you
always know exactly where things are.
•Put things away where they belong and you
won’t have to go through the stress of losing
things.
51. Breathe!
•When feeling stressed, most people tend to
breathe in short, shallow breaths.
•Check your breathing throughout the day and
before, during and after high pressure situations
52. Eat Healthy
• Don’t forget to take a lunch break. Try to get away
from your desk or work area in body and mind, even
if it’s just for 15 or 20 minutes.
• Eat small frequent meals every 3-4 hours that
include protein
• Eat at least one fruit and/or vegetable at every meal
or snack
53. Drink plenty of water
•Drink atleast 3 bottles of water (3 litres) in a day
•Reduce/eliminate caffeine and alcohol ; switch
to green tea
55. Questions
• What is potential?
• What is fulfilment?
• How are fulfilment and potential related?
• What is “Maximizing your potential?”
• Exercises and Discussion
Editor's Notes
Soln: Avoid caffeine, space your meals well , drink lots of water, check with doc for any illness
Start walks
Soln: Avoid caffeine, space your meals well , drink lots of water, check with doc for any illness
Start walks
She should firstly be regular with medicines. She should also start some physical exercise in her routine: brisk walk, aerobics.
Her diet should intake low-moderate GI foods and avoid High GI foods. Restrict simple sugars to 1teaspoon per day. Eat a low fat diet with increase fibre-rich and moderate proteins. Preferably eat 5-6 small meals over 3 large meals with interval of 3-4 hours difference. She should eat regular home food, take support from husband for same, may be join a work out program together.
It is true weight loss improves infertility in PCOD, A good exercise and eating a healthy diet will definately bring about desired weight loss. Refer a clinical registered dietitian who would help you modify your diet with out putting you in some fad diet which could just lead to making you feel more blue.