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1. Niyaz, Neem, Azmiyya, Amir, Nishan, Farish

3. Effects of stress

4. Sources of stress

5. How to Prevent

9. it become destructive and turns into distress.

12. Before going to a presentation or a test some people tend to get sweaty and their heart starts beating faster.

13. So they keep on memorizing or practicing what they have to say in their mind.

16. This causes tension in the muscles

18. Stress Signals Stress Signals are characterized into 4 groups: 1-Feelings 2-Thoughts 4-Behavioral 5-physical

20. Irritability

21. Fear

22. Moodiness

24. Difficulty in concentrating or making decisions

25. Forgetfulness or mental disorganization

26. Preoccupation with the future

27. Repetitive thoughts

29. Crying

30. Acting impulsively

31. Nervous laughter

32. ‘Snapping’ at friends

33. Teeth grinding

34. Jaw clenching

35. Increased smoking

36. Being prone to accidents

38. Cold or sweaty hands

39. Headache

40. Back or neck problems

41. Sleep disturbance

42. Stomach distress

43. Cold and infection

45. Some of the most common sources of stress cont.. Internal Stress: This is the type people make themselves stressed. This is when we worry about things we can’t control or put our self in that situation we know we will cause stress.

46. Some of the most common sources of stress cont.. Environmental Stress: This is the response to things around you such as noise, crowding, pressure from work and family.

47. Some of the most common sources of stress cont… Fatigue and Over work: This caused by working too hard and also by not knowing how to manage your time well.

48. Ways of getting rid of stress Kids or family are getting on your nerves? Go somewhere where you can stand alone, a room. Shut the door and take few deep breaths.

49. Ways of getting rid of stress cont.. Had a bad day with your boss or co workers? Get out of the office. Get lungful of fresh air Or rinse your face with some cool water.

50. Ways of getting rid of stress cont.. Spent too long hours working over the books or trying to finish an assignment? Get away from your desk for a few minutes; Roll your head and shoulders. Rub your hands together quickly and put them over your eyes. Breathe in and out slowly. And think about the good times you have had.

52. Taking a new job

53. Having a baby

55. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS? Cont.. 3. Prioritize your tasks and manage your time Plan out the things you want to do rather than rushing it out

56. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS? Cont.. 4. Improve communication Prevent relationship stress at home and at work place Listen, smile, admit if you are wrong, give compliments, and express your feelings and thoughts

57. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS? Cont.. 5. Learn new skills

58. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS? Cont.. 6. Share your thoughts Share your thoughts with spouse, parents, child or a friend. They may know how to get you out of the situation

59. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS? Cont.. 7. Develop a positive attitude

60. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS? Cont.. 8. Reward yourself Relaxation for big events (like going on vacation), or give treats for small ones

61. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS? Cont.. 9. Exercising Start with exercising for 30 minutes everyday

62. HOW TO PREVENT STRESS? Cont.. 10. Eat a balanced diet and Sleep well (7hr)

63. MANAGING STRESS

65. Plan by visualizing expected events

66. Think positively

67. Imagine potential negative big events

68. Relax with reciting or listening Quran

69. Relax with deep breathing

70. Relax by cleaning your mind

71. Relax your muscles

72. Relax with stretching and Exercising

73. Relax with massage therapy

74. Ask for help

75. Find professional help if needed

77. Stress and religious perspective cont.. 2. Recite Quran "O mankind! There has come to you a direction from your Lord, and a healing for (the disease in your) heart, and for those who believe a guidance and mercy" (10:57) -Dr. Ahmed El Kadi of Akber Clinic (Panama City, Florida) conducted and has published the effects of listening to the Quranic recitation on physiological parameters

78. Stress and religious perspective cont.. Prophet Mohamed’s prayer During Stress , he used and advised his followers to use the following prayers in times of distress. "God is sufficient for us. He is an excellent guardian. We repose our trust in God.“ "Surely we belong to God and to Him shall we return. 0 God, I beseech you for the reward of my hardship. Reward me and compensate me for it with something good."

79. Famous sayings Stress is the spice of life … who would enjoy a life of no runs, no hits and no errors? -Hans Selye, M.D.- “The difference between a good day and a really awful day is not found in what happened but in what you tell yourself about that day” - Thomas Whiteman, Sam Verghese & Randy Peterson -

80. Famous sayings “ We can control our reactions and responses to stress. How we cope with stress is up to us ” - Jeff Davidson-

82. any questions?