This document provides information about stress management. It begins by defining stress as the body's non-specific response to demands and an emergency reaction that causes wear and tear. Stress is then classified as chronic, acute, distress, or eustress. The mechanisms of stress are explained as the secretion of adrenaline and other physiological responses. Different sources of stress are listed including emotional, family, work, decisions, and environmental factors. The document outlines goals for stress management, including exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and sleep schedule, and avoiding smoking and alcohol. Additional stress management techniques discussed are relaxation, symptom substitution, and activating the subconscious mind through relaxation. Both healthy and unhealthy ways of coping with stress are presented.

1. W E L C O M E
Dedicated all Respected Sir
Stress Management
Mr.Sem Shaikh
Faculty of Post Graduate
M.S.University of Baroda
Master of Commerce
Department of Commerce & Business Mgt.

2. STRESS MANAGEMENT

3. ‘Stress is nothing more than a
socially acceptable form of
mental illness’
- Richard Carlson

4. Stress…
• Non-specific response
of the body for any
demands made upon it
• Emergency reaction of
the body
• Wear and tear, our
body experiences as
we adjust to
continuously changing
environment

5. Classification
• Chronis stress
( work stress, family
stress,…)
• Acute stress
( winning prize,
accident,. ..)
• Distress ( illness,
failure in exam,…)
• Eustress ( winning a
lottery, getting
married,…)

6. Mechanism of stress
• Segregation of
adrenalin( hormone)
• Slow digestion
• Faster breathing
• High heart beat
• Increase in sweating
• Tense muscle
• Temporary
weakness in
organism

7. Different sources of stress
• Emotional
• Family
• Social
• Changes
• Chemical
• Work
• Decision
• Commuting
• Phobic
• Physical
• Disease
• Pain
• Environmental

8. Our goal is not to
eliminate stress,
but to learn how
to manage it and
how to use it to
help us !

9. Stress management
• 20 minutes of physical
exercise everyday
• Maintaining ideal
weight versus height
and age
• Maintaining healthy
sleep schedule
• No smoking / no
alcohol

10. Stress management
• Understanding
role-play theory
• Developing healthy
self image
• Keeping our eyes
on goals
• Identifying all
factors producing
stress

11. Stress management
• Measuring the level of
stress inside
• Relaxation – 20
minutes a day
• Symptom substitution
technique

12. Other Healthy ways to relax and
recharge
Spend time in nature.
Call a good friend.
Sweat out tension with a good
workout.
Write in your journal.
Take a long bath.
Light scented candles
Savor a warm cup of coffee or tea.
Play with a pet.
Work in your garden.
Get a massage.
Curl up with a good book.
Listen to music.
Watch a comedy

13. Dealing with Stressful
Situations
The Four ‘A’s
Change the situation:
Avoid the stressor.
Alter the stressor.
Change your reaction:
Adapt to the stressor.
Accept the stressor.

14. Unhealthy ways of coping with stress
These coping strategies may temporarily reduce stress, but they cause
more damage in the long run:
Smoking
Drinking too much
Overeating or under eating
Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer
Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities
Using pills or drugs to relax
Sleeping too much
Procrastinating
Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems
Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry outbursts,
physical violence)

15. Relaxation is one
of the best
scientific methods
of activating our
subconscious
mind!

16. Activation of
subconscious
mind will help to
motivate towards
higher goals in
life and career !

17. Give your stress
wings, and, let it
fly away !

18. discussionsdiscussions
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19. Thank you !