This document discusses stress management and provides statistics about stress. It notes that stress is a condition that occurs when demands exceed one's ability to cope. Stress can be caused by physical, social, psychological, and internal factors like lifestyle choices and negative thinking patterns. The document lists common causes of stress like expectations, responsibilities, competition, and family or financial issues. It concludes by recommending techniques for managing stress such as time management, taking breaks, positive thinking, deep breathing, meditation, and listening to music.
3. Unhealthy worry.
A condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that
demand exceed the personal and social resources the
individual is able to mobilize.
The inability to adapt under pressure.
Positive or negative?
4. Some stress statics
30-40% of Indians people experience frequent stress related
physical or mental condition or 8-10% people suffer from mental
illness.
Unmanaged stress is a higher risk factor of cancer and heart
disease than either cigarette smoking or high cholesterol.
Some expert believe stress may cause 50% of all disease.
Stress causes cellular damage that can directly affect brain
function.
6. Stressors
Physical :- External factors
Social :- Caused by interactions between an individual
and his/her environment.
Psychology :- Strong emotions can be brought on by
external or internal factors
7. internal stressors
Lifestyle choices :-Lack of sleep, overloaded schedule.
Negative self :-Self criticism, over
analyzing.
Mind traps :-Unrealistic expectation, taking things
personally, all or nothing thinking, rigid
thinking.
Personality traits :-Perfectionist, workaholics.
8. Causes of stress
1. Burden of expectations.
2. Responsibilities.
3. Demand for monetary/Professional success.
4. Work condition.
5. Competition.
6. Job Pressure.
7. Traffic.
8. Extreme weather.
9. Uncertainty.
10. Family issue.
11. Financial issue.
12. Cultural issue.
10. Stress management techniques
1) Time management.
2) Dont ignore your stress.
3) Take a break.
4) Try not to do multi task.
5) Positive thinking.
6) Deep breath exercises.
7) Listen to music.
8) Meditation.