Health Topic:

Manage your Stress

Work Statistics

Survey done by National Life Insurance Co.:

4/10 employees state their jobs are very or extremely stressful

Recent studies shows that the workplace has become the single greatest source of stress.

States by Steven L.Santer, chief of the Applied Psychology and Ergonomics Branch of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Work Statistics

Studies shows that:

1/3 of workers reported high levels of stress employees view their job as the number 1 stressor in their lives of employees believe the work has more on-the-job stress than a generation ago Evidence also suggests that stress is the major cause of turnover in organizations

Are you part of the statistic?

Recognition of work is crucial to have pleasure in life with loved one.

stress

Ways to Overcome

Stress

Many people cant relax properly because they feel stressed.

Ways to overcome

Sleep

Switch off our body Heavy and fatty food less efficient Confident, stop tense, better sleep

Diet

Exercise

Breath Control Meditation

Breath Control Exercise

Exercise:

One of the quickest ways of lowering stress. Use it anytime to feel better especially in emergencies.

1. Stop what you are doing 2. Sit down or stand up straight

3. Take several really deep breath, filling your lungs completely 4. Breath in fully, and then exhale slowly. Dropping your shoulders and allowing yourself to relax
5. Count down from ten to zero whilst you are breathing out

6. This can immediately make you feel that your stress is draining away

Effectiveness of

Stress Management
What does it do to help?

Stress Management:

Treatment of Anger

Physical effects- increased heart rate, blood pressure, and levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Modern psychologist view anger as a primary natural and mature emotion experienced by all human at times, and sth that has functional value for survival Get to communicate the happening and issues face, and to declare whats next

Talking Therapy

Stress Management:

Therapy for anxiety or clinical depression

This seeks to help the client overcome difficulties by identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional responses. Helping clients develop skills for:

Modifying beliefs Identifying distorted thinking Relating to others in different ways Changing behaviors

Is

Stress a problem?
It is / is not a problems? What are the results of Stress? How does it affect every individual?

Stress=Problem?

Stress- a major concern to both employer and employees. Symptoms of stress are manifested both physiologically and psychologically. Persistent stress can result in:

Cardiovascular stress Sexual health problems Weaker immune system Frequent headaches, stiff muscles or backache

Stress=Problem?

Stress can also result in:

Poor coping skills Irritability Jumpiness Insecurity Exhaustion Difficulty concentrating Binge eating Smoking and alcohol consumption

Summary: What is

Stress?
Intangible Controllable Identifiable Manageable Avoidable

Stress

A result of external insults beyond the controls of those experiencing the experience of stress. However, does that external circumstances have any intrinsic capacity to produce stress directly affect an individual?

Yes or No?

Stress

Or if you think that external circumstances effect is mediated by the individuals:

Perceptions about that issue? Capabilities to overcome that issue? If given a chance for you to choose, will you choose to stay in Understanding what is the issue? stress mood? Can you manage your stress?

What are the relations between stress and body conditions?

Have you done anything to know your body condition?

What did you do? What do you know about your body condition right NOW?

Disease Statistics

World Health Organization

Cardiovascular Disease

National Heart Institute (from Malaysia Health Ministry)

#1 KILLER in the world Estimates 17 million lives killed annually 1/3 around the world dies due to stroke or heart attack

Woman around the age of 50

46% of women suffered from heart disease compared with 10% from breast cancer 31% died of heart disease; 3% died from breast cancer

Stress related disorders

Psychological disorder:

Maladaptive behaviors

Depression Anxiety Post traumatic stress disorder

Aggression Substance abuse

Cognitive impairment

Emotional strains

Dissatisfaction Fatigue tension

Concentration and memory problems

Stress related disorder

These conditions may lead to poor work performance or even injury. Job stress is also associated with various biological reactions that may lead ultimately to compromised health:

Cardiovascular disease

involving heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins)

Or in extreme case - death

Stress related disorder

Others:

Mood disturbance Sleep disturbance Problems in relationship with family and friends

What are you going to do about it?

Your body conditions is going to signal your stress status!

What can you choose to do about it?