Stress Management

WHAT IS STRESS ?

WHAT IS STRESS???
Stress is the wear and tear that our mind and body
experiences as we attempt to cope with the continually changing
environment.

SIGNS OF STRESS
Headaches Feeling moody
Tearful
Irritability

Anger
Feeling overwhelmed

Depression Sleep disturbance

Difficulty in concentrating
Low self-esteem

Heart disease

Insomnia

lack of confidence Upset stomach

Indigestion High blood pressure

TYPES OF STRESSORS
1) Positive Stress:
Stress can also have a positive effect spurring motivation
and awareness providing the stimulation to cope with
challenging situations providing the sense of urgency and
alertness needed for survival when confronting
threatening situations

2) Negative Stress:
It is the contributory factors in conditions, such as
hypertension, headaches, digestive problems, skin
complaints, insomnia and ulcers.

TYPES OF STRESSORS (Contd...)

3) External stress:
Physical Environment : ( Noise, Heat ,Cold , Repetitive Stress ,
Confined Spaces , Poor Posture ,Improper Lighting )
Social Interaction: (Rudeness, Bossiness ,Aggressiveness by others,
Bullying ,Lack of acceptance )

Organizational: (Rules & Regulations , Deadlines , Evaluations ,

Budgets)

Daily Hassles : (Commuting/Traffic , Misplaced keys , Mechanical

breakdowns )

Major Life Events: (Childbirth , Death , Lost job , Promotion ,

Demotion )

TYPES OF STRESSORS (Contd...)

4) Internal Stressors:
Lifestyle choices
Negative self talk
Mind traps
Personality traits
Lack of money
Family situations

Symptoms Of Stress:
Physical symptoms : ( Fatigue , Headaches , Infections ,

Dizziness , Hypertension )

Mental symptoms : (Lack of concentration, Memory lapses ,

Confusion , Disorientation , Panic attacks )

Behavioural symptoms : (Alcohol/Drugs Craving ,

Restlessness , Fidgeting , Nail biting )

Emotional symptoms : (Impatience , Fits of rage ,

Tearfulness )

Stress at Work

FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK STRESS

The drive for success

Uncertainty

Changing work patterns

Conflict

Working conditions

Responsibility

Overwork
Under-work

Relationships at work

Managing Stress
Stress Relief Strategies:
1. Body relaxation exercises
- breathing techniques
- guided imagery
2. Physical exercise
-yoga
-work out routine
3. Meditation
4. Counseling
-talk therapy
-life coaching

Questionnaire

A) Age : Below 25 33.33 %

26- 35
33.33 %
36-45
13.33 %
Above 45
20 %
B) Income : Below 10,000
6.67%
Rs 10,000- Rs 15,000 16.67%
Rs 15,000- Rs 20,000 26.67%
Rs 20,000- Rs 25,000 16.67 %
Above 25,000
33.67%
C) Marital Status : Married 43.33%
Single 56.67 %

QUESTIONS

Very
Great
Extent

Great
Extent

Neutral Less
Very
Extent Less
Extent.

1) If married how is family life being

affected due to work life

15.38%

69.24%

15.38%

2) How does your income inhibit stress

on you?

33.33%

33.33%

26.67%

3.33%

6.67 %

3) How do you cope with performing

multiple roles?

23.33%

50%

26.67%

4)How much does your educational

qualification mount stress on you in
your work place?

43.33%

33.33%

20%

3.33%

5) To Which extent does the

discrimination affect you?

13.33%

40%

13.33%

10%

16.67%

6) Does delegation of authority at work

place increase pressure?

43.33%

43.33%

13.33%

QUESTIONS

7) What extent does Family support

enable to manage stress?

Very
Great
Extent

Great
Extent

Neutral Less
Very
Extent Less
Extent.

50%

43.33%

6.67%

8) Do you feel more relaxed in

comparison with your friends or
relatives employed in other fields?

23.33%

23.33%

20%

20%

13.33%

9) Stress to a certain limit does it help

in self appraisal.

16.67%

56.67%

23.33%

3.33%

10) Stress affects in lapse of judgment

at work.

26.67%

43.33%

30%

30%

66.67%

3.33%

26.67%

66.67%

6.67%

11)Stress affects in lapse of Reduced

creativity.
12) Exposure to stress results in
Emotional Burnout.

QUESTIONS

Very
Great
Extent

Great
Extent

Neutral Less
Extent

Very
Less
Extent.

20%

70%

10%

14)Stress leads to unhealthy attitude in

all circumstances.

36.67%

60%

3.33%

15)Moderating demand at work place.

23.33%

66.67%

10%

50%

33.33%

16.67%

16.67%

66.67%

16.67%

13)Stress obstructs aspiration to

employment and training.

16) Support from co-workers.

17)Stress busters at work place.

18) Choose from the below discrimination that affects you personally in your work
place.
i) Gender Discrimination - 33.33%
ii) Caste Discrimination 40%
iii) None of the Above - 26.67%

19) Stress reliever techniques that you prefer

a) Exercises 33.33%
b) Yoga
- 23.33%
c) Meditation 16.67%
d) Other
- 26.67%
( Listening to Music, Swimming, Walking )