The document discusses various tools and techniques for managing stress. It defines stress and identifies sources of stress within one's habits, attitudes, and excuses. Both unhealthy and healthier ways of coping with stress are outlined. Specific stress management techniques presented include positive self-talk, emergency stress stoppers, finding pleasure through hobbies and activities, and daily relaxation practices like yoga, meditation, spending time with family/friends. The conclusion emphasizes managing rather than simply reducing stress, preparing for criticism without changing others' views, practicing self-acceptance, maintaining a positive attitude, and regularly using relaxation techniques.
2. Definition of Stress
A state of mental tension
caused by different situations
happening unwillingly in your
life.
Worry caused by continuous
mental hammering from your
seniors and workplace
hazards.
Something that causes strong
feelings of worry.
Physical force or pressure.
Continuous Feeling of
dissatisfaction
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3. Stress management techniques
There are many techniques to
manage Stress. We can not
restrict a particular technique for
any particular person because of
Different natural instincts and
different tendencies differing from
person to person.
. It is more effective to learn to
“manage” stress than to simply
“reduce” stress.
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4. Stress management with
identifying the sources of stress
in your life.
To identify your true sources of stress, look closely at
your habits, attitude, and excuses :
Do you expect more from others?
Does any unwilling situation happen because of any
of your mistakes and are you repeating that
mistake?
Are you thinking too much on a topic instead of
going ahead?
Do you blame your stress on other people or
outside events?
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5. Ways to manage stress :
Unhealthy ways of coping with stress
- Smoking
- Drinking too much
- Over eating or under eating
- Using pills or drugs to relax
- Sleeping too much
Healthier ways to manage 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
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6. Here are four simple techniques for
managing stress:
- Positive self-talk
- Emergency stress
stoppers
- Finding pleasure
- Daily relaxation
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7. Positive self-talk
Positive self talk is the best
way to manage your stress.
Mostly we talk with ourselves
in our mind only, but some
people talk with themselves
loudly. Find out what is best
for you.
There are two way of self
talk Positive self talk and
negative self Talk.
-Positive Self talk:
"I'll do the best I can. , it will
be ok”
-Negative Self talk:
“I cant do it , will it be ok”
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8. Emergency stress stoppers
- Don't be afraid to say "I'm
sorry" if you make a
mistake.
- Count to 10 before you
speak.
- Take deep breaths.
- Go for a walk.
- Walk away from the
stressful situation, and say
you'll handle it later.
- Break down big problems
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9. Finding pleasure
- Have a cup of coffee or a
meal with friends
- Do one thing everyday
that you enjoy, even if you
do it for 15 minute.
- Read your favourite book.
- Take up a hobby like
painting or singing.
- Watch your favourite
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10. Daily relaxation
There are different forms of
relaxation.
- Daily Yoga and Meditation
- Daily watching your
favourite show on
TV.
- Having daily dinner with
family or friends.
- Sharing your problems or
thoughts
regularly with your friends or
family.
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11. Conclusion
Managing stress can help reduce the stress and
make you feel more healthier. We have to remember
that we can not change the view of others but
prepare ourselves to prove our point. No one is
perfect so don not underestimate yourself.
Always try to practice out for different relaxation
techniques. Always think positively and keep a
positive attitude.
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