STRESS MANAGEMENT

Session I

What is stress?

What is stress?
STRESS can be defined as anything external or internal that has an undesirable effect on the mind and body. If you think stress is natural or normal you will never overcome it.

MENTAL SYMPTOMS OF STRESS ANGER IRRITABILITY CONFUSION FRUSTRATION HELPLESSNESS FEAR

How much stress do you have?

But its normal!

Check your response.....

1. When someone who I know is misinformed confronts me, I start preparing my corrections while he is still speaking. 2. I dont easily forget when someone does me an injustice. 3. When there is a discussion on a controversial topic, my tone of voice becomes persuasive and loud. 4. Sometimes I change direction to avoid someone who I don't like.

How stressed are you?

5. When I am about to face an important or demanding situation, my tension increases. 6. I feel frustrated when I see someone else struggle less than I do, and even so, have more success. 7. I feel annoyed when family, friends or colleagues do not understand my needs. 8. If I am in a state of conflict with someone, I can close off communication with him.

How stressed are you?

9. I nurture critical thoughts easily. 10. Impatience takes hold of me more frequently than I would like. 11. Sometimes I become disheartened and want to give up. 12. I can be very aggressive in my business, in the traffic or even when playing games for fun. 13. I struggle emotionally with things in life that I find are injust.

How stressed are you?

14. Whenever I am in a role of authority, I may speak roughly or insensitively. 15. I am known for having a don't care attitude regarding the needs to others. 16. I usually have very little time or am crunched for time. 17. I waste a lot of time searching for papers, files etc. 18. Sometimes I feel demotivated to work for unrecognised reasons.

How did you go?

0 - angel 5 - very empowered/strong person keep it up 10 you are under a good amount of stress and now is the time to start working on it 15 BURNOUT - stress has probably taken a toll on your health and relationships and you have many disappointments----you need to keep stress management on top priority

Reactions to stress?
Looking at your result list four ways in which you usually react to stress Identify the effects that it has on yourself and others Who/what is responsible for your stress/state of mind

STRESS
STRESS =

PRESSURE OF SITUATION COPING ABILITY

The short fuse

ROOT CAUSES FOR STRESS

INABILITY TO ORGANISE AND MANAGE RESOURCES FEAR OF THE FUTURE INABILITY TO COPE UP WITH CHANGE BOREDOM

Golden Tips to Stress Free Living

Organize and plan ahead you can save a lot of time Believe in the saying All for the Best There is something good in everything Motivate yourself but never compare Always have a giving attitude for there is joy in giving Make time to indulge in things you enjoy doing for eg: hobbies Let Go & Let Be Take time to introspect regularly

THREE FUNDAMENTALS OF STRESS MANAGEMENT

ACCEPT

INTROSPECT

LISTEN

8 Steps to Stop Worrying and Start Living

Ask Yourself --- Will this really be after 5 years Identify the real fear behind the worry and work on overcoming it Check Am I trying to control other peoples behaviours

 The Worry Test Limit your worries Prepare mentally to accept the worst Ask What is it that I can do? Have I done it ? Ban night time worrying Look after yourself Be patient with yourself

Relaxation for the mind

Take in positive information for 1520 minutes in the morning before beginning your day Practise traffic control of thoughts(T.C) T.C by visualisation, T.C by positive auto suggestions Unwind mentally before going to bed Learn the technique of connecting and drawing energy from the source through meditation.

Meditation recuperating the balance