1. Talk to the Past Students
Association, Borivali
22 Feb 2015
2. Are you on Red Alert all
the time?
Is it desirable?
3. Generational shift in values
Traditional vs modern mindsets
Societal pressures
Media blitz
Technology
Conflicting requirements
Argumentative kids
Nuclear families
Competition with other parents
5. Academic stress
Peer pressure
Relationships
Family struggles
Physical/ emotional neglect
Media exposure
Careers
Bullying
Health issues
Low self esteem
6. Financial insecurity
Fear of being ignored
Physical and Emotional dependency
Family conflicts
Health
Lack of something to do/ boredom
Loss of control over daily lives
Perceived lack of respect
Perceived gap between generations
Perceived erosion of values
7. Irritability
loss of appetite
BP and diabetes
Depression
Substance abuse
Mood swings
Overeating
Headaches
Loss of concentration
Insomnia
8. How much of your stressors
are real?
How many of your stressors
are imaginary?
9. Acceptance
Dialogue
Get together with extended family
Healthy life styles
Empathy
Guidance from elders
Seek possibility of alternate careers
Mental vacation
One hour of reflection time
Problem solving skills
10. Stress is not a state of mind but
something measurable and dangerous.
It is not an abstract concept that
maybe you do something about
someday. You need to do something
about it TODAY