Coping with the daily stress

Dr shewikar El bakryLecturer of NeuropsychiatryBanha University

RECOGNIZING STRESS

Stress Is thehellip

bullBossbullAirportsbullFinances

bullCar breaking downbullWeatherbullIllness

Stress occurs when we tell ourselves something negative about ourselves and our ability to cope with a particular stressor

Every day stressors and hassles can be a source of distress for you

TIME MONEY AND RELATIONSHIPS ENSURE THAT STRESS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US

Stressors Types

bullBrief ndashWhen we slam on the brakes to avoid something in the road

bullPeriodicndashWhen we gear up for intermittent deadlines at work

bullAcutendashBeing witness to a traumatic event (only happens once)

CAUSES OF STRESS FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES

EXTERNALINTERNAL

Stressors are situation conditions people or things that have the potential to trigger the stress response in us

Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress

bullBehavioral 1048633Avoidance 1048633Fidgeting 1048633Sleep problems

bullCognitive 1048633Easily distracted 1048633Confusion 1048633Fearful thoughts

bullEmotional 1048633Anger 1048633Worry 1048633Tension

bullCardiovascular 1048633Chest pains 1048633Cold handfeet 1048633Sweaty palmsincrease

perspiration

bullMuscular 1048633Tension headaches 1048633Pacing 1048633Shakystrained voice

bullSkin 1048633Pale face 1048633Hives

Stress Response ProfileBodily Reacti

on (stress symptoms)

Negative

Thought

Emotion (fearang

er)

POTENTIAL STRESSORUnhealthy Behavior

What does not work in dealing with stress

Avoiding the stressorshellipWorryingBlowing upNegative attitude Self destructive actions

TAKING CONTROL

The Reprogramming

bullRecognize negative thoughtsbullMake note of the situationbullIdentify the negativebullIdentify the ways in which that

thought might be distortedbullReframe your perception to be more

objective and positive

Stress Problem Solving Strategies

Having a PlanObtaining Social SupportUsing Effective Coping Skills A Positive and Optimistic

AttitudeLearning from mistakes

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

RECOGNIZING STRESS

Stress Is thehellip

bullBossbullAirportsbullFinances

bullCar breaking downbullWeatherbullIllness

Stress occurs when we tell ourselves something negative about ourselves and our ability to cope with a particular stressor

Every day stressors and hassles can be a source of distress for you

TIME MONEY AND RELATIONSHIPS ENSURE THAT STRESS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US

Stressors Types

bullBrief ndashWhen we slam on the brakes to avoid something in the road

bullPeriodicndashWhen we gear up for intermittent deadlines at work

bullAcutendashBeing witness to a traumatic event (only happens once)

CAUSES OF STRESS FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES

EXTERNALINTERNAL

Stressors are situation conditions people or things that have the potential to trigger the stress response in us

Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress

bullBehavioral 1048633Avoidance 1048633Fidgeting 1048633Sleep problems

bullCognitive 1048633Easily distracted 1048633Confusion 1048633Fearful thoughts

bullEmotional 1048633Anger 1048633Worry 1048633Tension

bullCardiovascular 1048633Chest pains 1048633Cold handfeet 1048633Sweaty palmsincrease

perspiration

bullMuscular 1048633Tension headaches 1048633Pacing 1048633Shakystrained voice

bullSkin 1048633Pale face 1048633Hives

Stress Response ProfileBodily Reacti

on (stress symptoms)

Negative

Thought

Emotion (fearang

er)

POTENTIAL STRESSORUnhealthy Behavior

What does not work in dealing with stress

Avoiding the stressorshellipWorryingBlowing upNegative attitude Self destructive actions

TAKING CONTROL

The Reprogramming

bullRecognize negative thoughtsbullMake note of the situationbullIdentify the negativebullIdentify the ways in which that

thought might be distortedbullReframe your perception to be more

objective and positive

Stress Problem Solving Strategies

Having a PlanObtaining Social SupportUsing Effective Coping Skills A Positive and Optimistic

AttitudeLearning from mistakes

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Stressors Types

bullBrief ndashWhen we slam on the brakes to avoid something in the road

bullPeriodicndashWhen we gear up for intermittent deadlines at work

bullAcutendashBeing witness to a traumatic event (only happens once)

CAUSES OF STRESS FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES

EXTERNALINTERNAL

Stressors are situation conditions people or things that have the potential to trigger the stress response in us

Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress

bullBehavioral 1048633Avoidance 1048633Fidgeting 1048633Sleep problems

bullCognitive 1048633Easily distracted 1048633Confusion 1048633Fearful thoughts

bullEmotional 1048633Anger 1048633Worry 1048633Tension

bullCardiovascular 1048633Chest pains 1048633Cold handfeet 1048633Sweaty palmsincrease

perspiration

bullMuscular 1048633Tension headaches 1048633Pacing 1048633Shakystrained voice

bullSkin 1048633Pale face 1048633Hives

Stress Response ProfileBodily Reacti

on (stress symptoms)

Negative

Thought

Emotion (fearang

er)

POTENTIAL STRESSORUnhealthy Behavior

What does not work in dealing with stress

Avoiding the stressorshellipWorryingBlowing upNegative attitude Self destructive actions

TAKING CONTROL

The Reprogramming

bullRecognize negative thoughtsbullMake note of the situationbullIdentify the negativebullIdentify the ways in which that

thought might be distortedbullReframe your perception to be more

objective and positive

Stress Problem Solving Strategies

Having a PlanObtaining Social SupportUsing Effective Coping Skills A Positive and Optimistic

AttitudeLearning from mistakes

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress

bullBehavioral 1048633Avoidance 1048633Fidgeting 1048633Sleep problems

bullCognitive 1048633Easily distracted 1048633Confusion 1048633Fearful thoughts

bullEmotional 1048633Anger 1048633Worry 1048633Tension

bullCardiovascular 1048633Chest pains 1048633Cold handfeet 1048633Sweaty palmsincrease

perspiration

bullMuscular 1048633Tension headaches 1048633Pacing 1048633Shakystrained voice

bullSkin 1048633Pale face 1048633Hives

Stress Response ProfileBodily Reacti

on (stress symptoms)

Negative

Thought

Emotion (fearang

er)

POTENTIAL STRESSORUnhealthy Behavior

What does not work in dealing with stress

Avoiding the stressorshellipWorryingBlowing upNegative attitude Self destructive actions

TAKING CONTROL

The Reprogramming

bullRecognize negative thoughtsbullMake note of the situationbullIdentify the negativebullIdentify the ways in which that

thought might be distortedbullReframe your perception to be more

objective and positive

Stress Problem Solving Strategies

Having a PlanObtaining Social SupportUsing Effective Coping Skills A Positive and Optimistic

AttitudeLearning from mistakes

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Stress Response ProfileBodily Reacti

on (stress symptoms)

Negative

Thought

Emotion (fearang

er)

POTENTIAL STRESSORUnhealthy Behavior

What does not work in dealing with stress

Avoiding the stressorshellipWorryingBlowing upNegative attitude Self destructive actions

TAKING CONTROL

The Reprogramming

bullRecognize negative thoughtsbullMake note of the situationbullIdentify the negativebullIdentify the ways in which that

thought might be distortedbullReframe your perception to be more

objective and positive

Stress Problem Solving Strategies

Having a PlanObtaining Social SupportUsing Effective Coping Skills A Positive and Optimistic

AttitudeLearning from mistakes

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

What does not work in dealing with stress

Avoiding the stressorshellipWorryingBlowing upNegative attitude Self destructive actions

TAKING CONTROL

The Reprogramming

bullRecognize negative thoughtsbullMake note of the situationbullIdentify the negativebullIdentify the ways in which that

thought might be distortedbullReframe your perception to be more

objective and positive

Stress Problem Solving Strategies

Having a PlanObtaining Social SupportUsing Effective Coping Skills A Positive and Optimistic

AttitudeLearning from mistakes

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

TAKING CONTROL

The Reprogramming

bullRecognize negative thoughtsbullMake note of the situationbullIdentify the negativebullIdentify the ways in which that

thought might be distortedbullReframe your perception to be more

objective and positive

Stress Problem Solving Strategies

Having a PlanObtaining Social SupportUsing Effective Coping Skills A Positive and Optimistic

AttitudeLearning from mistakes

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Stress Problem Solving Strategies

Having a PlanObtaining Social SupportUsing Effective Coping Skills A Positive and Optimistic

AttitudeLearning from mistakes

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

9

STRESS MANAGEMENT

COPING SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT

DEEP BREATHINGEXERCISERELAXATIONGUIDED IMAGERY

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

10

STRESS MANAGEMENT

GET ORGANIZED USE CALENDERS OR ldquoTO DO LISTSrdquo

KNOW YOUR LIMITS BE REALISTIC

CHANGE ATTITUDE LEARN TO SEE STRESSFUL

SITUATIONS AS CHALLENGESTALK IT OVER

TALK THE SITUATION OVER WITH A FRIEND

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

11

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo THERE ARE SOME DEMANDS THAT WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER SEPARATE THOSE FROM ACTIVITIES OVER WHICH WE HAVE SOME CONTROL AND LEARN TO SAY ldquoNOrdquo TO DEMANDS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Managing Stress

bullBegin with understanding your perceptions of yourself

bullEvaluate your methods to cope with life

bullThe best indication of your likeliness for stress is your views on yourself

What we tell ourselves about ourselves is the key to understanding and managing stress

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Relax Your Emotions

bullCommunicatebullCrybullJournalbullLaughbullDo something you

love

Think Differently

bullAwareness is the key to managing stress

bullEveryone has their own unique

1048633Responses to stress1048633Potential stressors1048633Thoughts and

subsequent feelings associated with those stressors

1048633Symptoms that follow

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Here and Now

The Top Stress Reducer

Stop feeling guilty about the past

And live in the Present

Stop worrying about the future

Other Stress Reducers

bullDaily program routinebullFocused breathingbullPeaceful wake-up callbullMeditationrelaxationbullMindbody checkbullMedication 1048633Only controls the

symptoms does not address the cause of the symptoms

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Negative Self-Talk

bullI should always be perfect and do everything perfectly

bullI should never make mistakes

bullI should always be in control

bullI should always put the needs of others before mine otherwise I am being selfish

Positive Self-Talk

bullI am calm and relaxedbullI feel peaceful and

centeredbullMy breathing is deep

and regularbullI have control over

how I react to stressful situations in my life

bullI am worthy and deserving of happiness

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Plan Ahead

Be prepared for the unexpected

Manage the morning afternoon Monday Friday etc craziness

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

PlanningHow will you manage the

ampm rush hoursHow are you prepared for the

daily crisis

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

CommutingDo you get frustrated and

freak outGet tense and uptightDrive like a nutEnjoy the ride

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Relax

How do I stay calm and cool

How do I chill out

When do I use my relaxing skills

Humor is lifersquos greatest lubricantSlow deep

breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Work Stress

Deadlines and pressuresSurprisesInterpersonal difficultiesRole and rank issuesEnvironmental stressors

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

How do I effectively cope with-

Unexpected tasks and dutiesPressuresLong hoursInterpersonal difficulties

Schedule daily breaks in your life

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Home Stressors

ChoresFinancesKids wanting attentionDisciplineFun timeOther

How do I deal with my stressors at home

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Coping with Techno StressorsTechno Stress

E-mail and computersTVPhonePagersFaxOthers

Dealing with Information Overload

Turn off daily

Tune out more oftenAnswer e-mails calls at set times

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Love RelationshipsStrainedStressedDistantGreat How do I plan for- FunTogether timeIntimacySharing

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Balancing a Full Platter

Balance is experienced differently by everyone and can be identified by some or all of the following feelings

bullMake time for family and workbullMake sure life flowsbullCope with lifersquos curvesbullYou are on the right path ndashpersonally

and professionally

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

26

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LOVE PRAY FORGIVE

REALIZE THAT MOST STRESS COMES FROM WITHIN NOT WITHOUT

TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS AND TASTE THE STRAWBERRIES

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

Summary

Be PreparedDevelop a stress busting plan

that works for youYou can control your

responses to stressorsHow can I manage them(before they manage me)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS

QUESTIONS

• Coping with the daily stress
• RECOGNIZING STRESS
• Stressors Types
• Symptoms and Illnesses of Stress
• Stress Response Profile
• What does not work in dealing with stress
• TAKING CONTROL
• Stress Problem Solving Strategies
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (2)
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (3)
• Managing Stress
• Slide 13
• Slide 14
• Slide 15
• Plan Ahead
• Planning
• Commuting
• Relax
• Work Stress
• How do I effectively cope with-
• Home Stressors
• Coping with
• Love Relationships
• Balancing a Full Platter
• STRESS MANAGEMENT (4)
• Summary
• THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS