Stress management

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Sri Sai Institute of Tech.& Science #MASAPETA,RAYACHOTY-516270, KADAPA(DIST). Designers: P.BHASKAR P.NAVEEN KAUMAR Register Numbers: 08F71A1205 08F71A1237 Soft Skills Topic Stress Management IT Department Asst Proff Amarnath Reddy

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

Learning outcome : 

Learning outcome This chapter offers you opportunities to understand the following topics Introdction Meaning At one level stress may be a positive aid to performance At one level stress may be a negative aid to performance Effects of stress Kinds of stress Sources of stress Few other common source's of stress Case Study Behavior identified with stress Assessing the existence of stress What are the signs of stress? Spotting stress in you Stress management tips

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“it was the best of time’s it was the worst of time’s, ”Charles Dickens wrote of18th century France in his masterpiece “A Tale of Two Cities,” Could the same be said for you, Today’s college students been faced with such vast opportunities, such freedom if choice, and such An array of information. Yet these opportunities, these many choices, and this information overload Can be the factors that leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Will this be the best of times or The worst of times for you? Since stress is defined as a feeling of emotional or physical tension when Faced with difficult situation, different people consider different situations as stressful. With the right attitude skills and knowledge, you will be in control of your Destiny. INTRODUCTION

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Power Stress Management

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Meaning Stress is the wear and tear your body experiences as you adjust to changing environment. Stress is the emotional, physiological and psychological Your effects caused by an internal or external mental pressure. ”Stress is a scientific concept which has suffered from the mixed blessing of being too well known and too little understood.” Stress is a feeling of emotional physical tension Stress is the physical or mental tension caused by either excess of Of efforts or by conflicting situations Stress is a person's experience of emotions that are painful. Stress is an individual’s response to pressure Stress is anything that causes a change in your life. Stress is a downward spiral that can seriously damage your Physical and mental well-being

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Good and bad stress A stressor is any event or situation That is perceived by an individual as a threat causing one to either Adapt or initiate the stress response. Therefore , a stressor is a KINDS OF STRESS And cause and stress is the effect. stress is a response. To think Of it another way , the stressor is the Dr. Hans se and Selleys, one of the first to Study the effects of stress, coined the term estruses to, Explain the positive, desirable stress that keeps life interesting and helps to motivate and inspire. Events like going. To college, getting married, starting a new job, or having. A baby can be happy, joyous, and stress-production. Occasions.

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To Avoid The Stress for Meditation

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At one level stress may be a negative aid to Performance At another level. Stress may trigger a mechanism to tell you That something is wrong and you start experiencing stress.. When you lack the ability to handle the demands. The Outcome is negative. when stress exceeds one’s ability to cope., this overload contributes to diminished performance, Inefficiency, and even health problems. here are some of The negative effects of stress Become less efficient Deadlines make you panic Forces to eat and drink

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Acute and chronic stress Acute stress stress can be acute or chronic. Acute stress is the result of Short-term stressors. Acute stress is usually quite intense, and then Disappears quickly. Imagine being out for a leisurely evening walk, A street dog jumps at you. Acute stress can be exciting and invigorating in small doses, but too much is exhausting. Episodic acute stress This is the person who elicits the response “what now?” when You see them racing towards you. they often blame their problems on other people and external events. This is called episodic acute Stress.

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Sources of stress 1.Significant life adjustments Any critical life changes, both pleasant And unpleasant taking place in one’s Life can causes stress. 2.daily routines Daily routines such as fighting the rush Hour traffic or meeting the deadline on Important project zap your daily activities and easily overlook their cumulative effects On you. 3.Unrealistic self-exception While positive self-expectations motivate you to realize your goals, Unrealistic expectations can lead to setting yourself up for failure and a lowering of self-esteem.

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Assessing the existence of stress How do I know if I’m stressed? People experience stress differently sometimes it can be Helpful to think of the last time you know you were really Stressed. what where the things that you were stressed then? Use those signs to let yourself know if you might be stressed Now. Listed below are some specific signs that can indicate stress And suggestions for reducing your stress level. No longer taking pleasure in activities that used to be enjoyable. Finding even simple things burdensome or difficult to accomplish Distracted by all that you have to do or that it’s hard to keep track Of little things, like where are my keys? Feeling on edge, frustrated or annoyed, having less patience. Having normal emotions that are displayed to an extreme Degree or for a prolonged period of time (e.g., fear, Tearfulness, nervousness). Marked changes in personality or mood Lack of energy Check the following to find out if you are leading a Stressful life. 1.Attitude The attitude of an individual can influence whether a situation Is stressful or not. Having a negative attitude will lead to Stress. Find out if you have positive or negative attitude. 2.Physical well being A poor diet causes a weakened immune system and places the Body in a state of stress. Find out if you have a healthy body. 3.Physical activity Not enough physical activity can result in stressful moments. Find out whether you exercise regularly. 4.Support system Every one needs some one in their life on whom they can rely on. Absence of people around you can cause stress. Find out with how Many people you can share you sorrows. 5.Relaxation Person with no outside interests, hobbies and other means of relaxation are prone to stressful moments. Find out what are your outside interest and hobbies. Assessing the existence of stress How do I know if I’m stressed? People experience stress differently sometimes it can be Helpful to think of the last time you know you were really Stressed. what where the things that you were stressed then? Use those signs to let yourself know if you might be stressed Now. Listed below are some specific signs that can indicate stress And suggestions for reducing your stress level.

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Finding even simple things burdensome or difficult to accomplish Distracted by all that you have to do or that it’s hard to keep track Of little things, like where are my keys? Feeling on edge, frustrated or annoyed, having less patience. Having normal emotions that are displayed to an or for a prolonged period of time (e.g., fear, Tearfulness, nervousness). Marked changes in personality or mood Lack of energy Check the following to find out if you are leading a Stressful life

1.Attitude The attitude of an individual can influence whether a situationIs stressful or not. Having a negative attitude will lead toStress. Find out if you have positive or negative attitude.2.Physical well being A poor diet causes a weakened immune system and places the Body in a state of stress. Find out if you have a healthy body.3.Physical activity Not enough physical activity can result in stressful moments. Findout whether you exercise regularly.4.Support systemEvery one needs some one in their life on whom they can rely on.Absence of people around you can cause stress. Find out with how Many people you can share you sorrows.5.Relaxation Person with no outside interests, hobbies and other means of relaxation are prone to stressful moments. Find out what are your outside interest and hobbies. : 

1.Attitude The attitude of an individual can influence whether a situationIs stressful or not. Having a negative attitude will lead toStress. Find out if you have positive or negative attitude.2.Physical well being A poor diet causes a weakened immune system and places the Body in a state of stress. Find out if you have a healthy body.3.Physical activity Not enough physical activity can result in stressful moments. Findout whether you exercise regularly.4.Support systemEvery one needs some one in their life on whom they can rely on.Absence of people around you can cause stress. Find out with how Many people you can share you sorrows.5.Relaxation Person with no outside interests, hobbies and other means of relaxation are prone to stressful moments. Find out what are your outside interest and hobbies. 1.Attitude The attitude of an individual can influence whether a situation Is stressful or not. Having a negative attitude will lead to Stress. Find out if you have positive or negative attitude. 2.Physical well being A poor diet causes a weakened immune system and places the Body in a state of stress. Find out if you have a healthy body. 3.Physical activity Not enough physical activity can result in stressful moments. Find out whether you exercise regularly. 4.Support system

1.Attitude The attitude of an individual can influence whether a situationIs stressful or not. Having a negative attitude will lead toStress. Find out if you have positive or negative attitude.2.Physical well being A poor diet causes a weakened immune system and places the Body in a state of stress. Find out if you have a healthy body.3.Physical activity Not enough physical activity can result in stressful moments. Findout whether you exercise regularly.4.Support systemEvery one needs some one in their life on whom they can rely on.Absence of people around you can cause stress. Find out with how Many people you can share you sorrows.5.Relaxation Person with no outside interests, hobbies and other means of relaxation are prone to stressful moments. Find out what are your outside interest and hobbies. : 

1.Attitude The attitude of an individual can influence whether a situationIs stressful or not. Having a negative attitude will lead toStress. Find out if you have positive or negative attitude.2.Physical well being A poor diet causes a weakened immune system and places the Body in a state of stress. Find out if you have a healthy body.3.Physical activity Not enough physical activity can result in stressful moments. Findout whether you exercise regularly.4.Support systemEvery one needs some one in their life on whom they can rely on.Absence of people around you can cause stress. Find out with how Many people you can share you sorrows.5.Relaxation Person with no outside interests, hobbies and other means of relaxation are prone to stressful moments. Find out what are your outside interest and hobbies. Every one needs some one in their life on whom they can rely on. Absence of people around you can cause stress. Find out with how Many people you can share you sorrows. 5.Relaxation Person with no outside interests, hobbies and other means of relaxation are prone to stressful moments. Find out what are your outside interest and hobbies.

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Few other common sources of stress Psychological Unfulfilled desires and expectations, guilt feelings, and Reactions to you failures causes stress in a person. Spiritual The relation with god, the way you have understood the Purpose of life, inability To forgive and forget cause lot of tough times to individuals. Sociological Caste, religion, marriage, failures does lead to stressful moments. Organizational Work Situations, Repetitive Work, Tight Deadlines , Poor Welfare Facilities also cause stress. People Management, staff, customers, colleges and immediate boss with whom you work for over a period of time cause stress in A person

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Behavior identified with stress Your response to stress will vary with Others. But there are some signs which Are found common in persons who Under go stress/stressful moments You may see Nail biting Twitching eye brow Frequent biting of tips Change in eating/drinking Excessive blinking Signs of tiredness You may feel Sweaty Flushed frustrated Isolated Irritable Clammy clammy Tensed Angry Hopeless Depressed Impatient Anxious

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Stress management tips Stress is a fact of life, but being stressed out is not. You don’t always have control over what happens to you And yet, that doesn’t mean you have to react to a difficult, challenging situation by becoming frazzled or over or feeling overwhelmed or distraught. For your emotional and bodily benefit, the experts have come up with 5 easy, natural alternatives to counter stress. 1. Visualize calm Study has found that visualizing calm in one’s body and mind is highly effective in reducing stress 2. Make time for a mini self-massag Researchers recommend that simply massaging the palm of one hand by making a circular motion with the thumb of the other helps a lot in reducing stress. 3. Avoid coffee/tea You should also consider switching from regular soft drinks to caffeine-free ones or sparkling mineral water. 4. Munch some snacks Foods that are high in carbohydrates stimulate the release of serotonin, feel-good brain chemicals that help induce clam. 5. Listen to music A number of recent studies have shown that music can do everything from slow heart rate to increase endorphins. 6. Fall for puppy love In a study conducted the researchers found that those who owned a dog had lower blood pressure than those who didn’t. Petting an animal for just a couple of minutes helps relieve stress, researchers have found. 7. Practice mindfulness Heighten your awareness of the moment by focusing intently on an object. Notice a pencil’s shape, color, weight and feel. 8. Dial a friend Sharing your troubles can give you perspective, help you feel cared for and relieve your burden.

THANK YOU : 

THANK YOU  Our Faculty Mr. Amaranth Reddy Sir, Head of the Department Mr. Ramesh Sir,