Stress management

1. STRESS
MANAGEMENT
By-Gambhirnath Khaddar

2. What is stress?

4. Stress is a normal part of life. In small
quantities, stress is good; it can motivate you
and help you become more productive.
However, too much stress, or a strong
response to stress can be harmful.

6. 4 Main sources of Stress-

7. Is stress always harmful?

8. No, stress is not always harmful. Sometimes, it helps too.
For better understanding, let’s see what are the types of
stress.

9. Types of stress-
Eustress
• A form of stress having a
beneficial effect on health,
motivation, performance and
well being.
Distress
• Form of stress with negative
implications.

11. SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
• Changes in appetite (wrong or unhealthy diet schedule)
• Withdrawal from activities and friends (Isolation)
• Irritability and impatience (poor time management)
• Bedwetting
• Sleep problems, forgetfulness (low personal hygiene)
• Attempts to get out of school, drop in grades or lower academic performance
• Unusual and unexplained crying spells
• Stomach aches and digestive problems
• Excessive worry and negative thoughts (behavioural change)

12. What happens when one is under
stress?

13. FLIGHT OR FIGHT RESPONSE
• The fight or flight response is an automatic physiological
reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or
frightening. The perception of threat activates the
sympathetic nervous system and triggers an acute stress
response that prepares the body to fight or flee. These
responses are evolutionary adaptations to increase chances
of survival in threatening situations.

15. How can we manage stress?

16. • To begin with, it is very important for us to First
identify the sources of stress in one’s life and to go
through our habits, behaviour, attitude and excuses.
• A stress journal can help to identify regular stressors
and the way we deal with them.
• Once you identify the cause of stress, you can practice
some basic techniques to deal with stress as mentioned
in the next slide-

17. 1. Avoid unnecessary stress-
• Learn to say ‘NO’
• Avoid people who stress you out
• Take Control of your environment
• Avoid hot buttons topics
• Pare down your to do list.

18. 2. Alter the situation-
• Express your feelings instead of bottling them up
• Be willing to compromise
• Be more assertive
• Manage your time better

19. 3. Adapt to the stressor-
• Reframe Problems
• Look at big pictures
• Adjust your standards
• Focus on the positive

20. 4. Accept the things you can’t change-
• Don’t try to control the uncontrollable
• Look for the upside.
• Share your feelings
• Learn to forgive

21. 5. Make time for fun and relaxation-
1. Going out for a walk
2. Listening music
3. Playing (outdoor activities)
4. Getting close to nature
5. Take time to laugh with family.
6. Light scented candles (soothing environment)
7. Watch a comedy shows
8. Greet people and talk to your parents/siblings.
9. Exercise

22. COME LET’S PRACTICE
10 mins Activity
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, visualise good things-
concentrate, focus,

23. Have a great day and
keep smiling
Thank you