stress management by derek hendrikz

Stress Management

derek hendrikz

http://www.derekhendrikz.com/

Copyright © 2014

Derek Hendrikz Consulting

www.derekhendrikz.com



The moment you stress, your body goes on

ALERT

It is like a 911 call…




When the stress response gets triggered, it overridesALL other systems of the body.



It virtually transforms and affects change in all major organ systems to provide us with quick energy.





Our senses become increasingly alert to the threat of potential danger.





Adrenaline and cortisol, the stress hormones, flood our bloodstream to increase the body's metabolism

and overcome the effects of fatigue.





Breathing becomes shallow as it speeds up to supply increased oxygen to our muscles.





Heart rate and blood pressure are increased to rush blood to our arms and legs.





Sugars, fats and cholesterol from the liver are converted into fuel for quick energy.





Saliva dries up and the digestion and elimination systems are stopped so blood can be directed

away from our internal organs to our muscles and brain.





Muscles become tense ready for action.





Perspiration cools the body allowing it to burn more energy.





Blood clotting mechanisms are activated to protect us from blood loss in case of injury.



The immune system's efficiency is suppressed.





The sleep process is blocked.





Normally, these reactions are controlled by the duration and intensity of the threat.





“In times of great stress or adversity, it's

always best to keep busy, to plough

your anger and your energy into

something positive.”

Lee Iacocca





Stress

The emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from an

external environment.




Stress Reactions…

• tension, • irritability, • inability to concentrate, • headache and • increased heartbeat.




Scorecard:

• Scores of 1-6 Few Hassles • Scores of 7-12 Pretty Good Control • Scores of 13-17 Danger Zone. Watch out! • Scores of 18+ Stressed Out. You may need

help.




stress management by derek hendrikz

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