A presentation on stress and hoe to manage stress.

1. StressManagement
Presented by
AkintolaTemitope

2. What is Stress?
Physical pressure, pull, or other force exerted on one
thing by another; strain. -Dictionary.com
Stress is your body's way of responding to
any kind of demand. It can be caused by
both good and bad experiences. – Mountain
State, Centre for independent living.
Stress is a condition or feeling experienced
when a person perceives that demands
exceed the personal and social resources the
individual is able to mobilize. - Richard S
Lazarus

3. Stress Affectsour Body System
 When people feel stressed by
something going on around them,
their bodies react by releasing
chemicals into the blood.
 These chemicals give people more
energy and strength, which can be
a good thing if their stress is
caused by physical danger.
 But this can also be a bad thing, if
their stress is in response to
something emotional and there is
no outlet for this extra energy and
strength.

4. Stressors
 Perception
 Fear of Being Laid off
 Traffic
 Environmental factors
 Work Overload
 Bad Habits and negative
attitude to work
 Internet/ information
overload
 Gadgets
 Bad news
 Friends and Family

5. The Stress Test
Answer ‘O’ for often. ‘S’ for sometimes, or ‘R’ for rarely or
never
Do you…
 __ regret being angry or short-tempered with others?
 __ feel like your emotions are getting the best of you?
 __ use alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to cope with stress
(prescription, counter, or street drugs)?
 __ have sleep problems (either sleep too much or not
getting enough restful sleep)?
 __ feel like things are overwhelming or out of control?
 __ laugh or smile less than you used to?

6. Self Assessment
 If you have answered often or sometimes to three or
more of those questions, it may be time to address
your stress.

7. Stress Cycle

8. Stress Response Symptoms Relaxation technique
Overexcited You tend to become angry, You may respond best to
agitated, or keyed up under relaxation techniques that
stress quiet you down, such as
meditation, deep breathing,
or guided imagery
Under excited You tend to become You may respond best to
depressed, withdrawn, or relaxation techniques that
spaced out under stress are stimulating and that
energize your nervous
system, such as rhythmic
exercise
Frozen (both overexcited You tend to freeze: speeding Your challenge is to identify
and under excited at the up in some ways while relaxation techniques that
same time – slowing down in others provide both safety and
stimulation to help you
“reboot” your system.
Techniques such as
mindfulness walking or
power yoga might work well
for you

9. Stress Management
HOW TO REDUCE, PREVENT, AND COPE WITH STRESS
 Identify the sources of stress in your life
 Look at how you currently cope with stress
 Avoid unnecessary stress
 Alter the situation
 Adapt to the stressor
 Accept the things you can’t change
 Make time for fun and relaxation
 Adopt a healthy lifestyle

10. Stress Management
 Deal with Stress In healthy ways
 Meditation and Journaling
 Assertive Training
 Have Clear Goals
 Make a to do list / Set a Schedule
 Avoid Procrastination
 Ask for Help
 Log off

11. Final note…
“Stress is the trash of modern life - we all generate it but
if you don't dispose of it properly, it will pile up and
overtake your life”

12. Thank You.