Transcript Stress Management - Enchantment Design Co.

Wooferifics Manufacturing Co.
Mark Apodaca
Michelle Owens
Cynthia Brock
Cindy Ruelas
Amanda Hollingsworth
Danielle Montano
Priscilla Yazzie
Stress defined; a physical, chemical, or
emotional factor that causes bodily or
mental tension and may be a factor in
disease causation. Stress is a psychological
and physiological response to events that
upset our personal balance. A stressor is a
source of stress.
Hyper-Stress
• A negative stress that comes when a person
has too much pressure placed on them.
Hypo-Stress
• Occurs when a person has little or no stress.
Boredom, low self worth, and restlessness are
associated with this stress type.
Acute-Stress
• It is short lived and usually passes after a person
adjusts to the change. The demands of everyday life
often cause this form of stress, and are not harmful.
Chronic-Stress
• Occurs with constant changes or the prospect of no change
coming forthwith. Unlike acute stress, chronic stress wears
you down. It destroys self-esteem. Often people with this type
of stress see no way out of there situation.
Eustress
Post Traumatic
Stress
• Occurs right before you have the need to exert physical or
mental force. A positive form of stress; that causes
physical changes in the body, thus resulting in the charge
you need to excel. Also called “Fight or Flight” reaction.
• Can develop following a traumatic event that threatens
your safety or makes you feel helpless. Can occur when
an individual experiences the long-term affects of the
traumatic event and are unable to cope with it.
Adjustment
Disorder
• Is a maladaptive reaction to an identified stressor
that develops within a few months of the onset of
the stressor.
Acculturative
Stress
• Is pressure that results from the demands placed
on immigrant, native and ethnic minority groups
to adjust to life in the mainstream culture.
Environmental
Stress
• Occurs when our physical surroundings set off the
stress response. Stressors include an unsafe
neighborhood, pollution, noise and uncomfortable
living conditions.
Relationship
Stress
• Occurs between friends, romantic partners, and
family members. Common daily stressors include
marital disagreements, dysfunctional relationships,
rebellious teens.
Social Stress
• Occurs when we experience poverty, financial
pressures, racial and sexual discrimination or
harassment, unemployment, isolation, and a lack of
social support.
Cognitive
Emotional
Physical
Behavioral
Symptoms
Symptoms
Symptoms
Symptoms
Memory
Problems
Moodiness
Headaches
Isolation
Poor
Judgment
Short
Temper
Muscle
Tension
Substance
Abuse
Impatience
Nausea
Nervous
Behavior
Depression
Insomnia
Fatigue
Anxiety
Negativity
Constant
Worry
Financial Responsibilities
Not making enough money to pay the bills and support the family
Employment
Work Related pressures such as deadlines, instability, and environment
Health
Physical health issues such as chronic illness or disease are stress factors
Education
Students have academic requirements, financials, and social issues that cause stress
Tragedy
Auto accidents, health issues, and untimely death all contribute to our stress levels
Self Infliction
Things we do to our bodies like substance abuse, insomnia, and improper diet make us more
vuranable to stress
Exercise
Meditation
Good Nutrition
Muscular Stretching
Rest/Sleep
Limit Stressful Events
Express Your Feelings
Alone Time
Focus On The Future
Laughter
Set a Positive Example For Your Co-Workers
Offer Your Time To Talk With A Co-Worker
In Need
Offer To Help With Organization And Time
Management
Attend A Stress Management Seminar With
Your Co-Worker
Practice Stress Relief Techniques Daily With
In The Office
Stress affects everyone from students,
employees and corporate bosses. It is up
to us as individuals to control our stress
and not let it control us. Life is to short
and not worth worrying about what we
can not control. Stay positive and use
resources available to you and it will
help to live a stress free life style.
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2. www.webmd.com/mentalhealth/news/2005434
3. http://www.ehow.com/how_2082924_helpcoworker-cope-stress.html
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