stress management workshop by faaiza haroon
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STRESS MANAGEMENT WORK SHOP
MYTHS ABOUT STRESS
“If you go out into the rain, you expect to get wet”
Underlying assumption: Stress reactions are unavoidable
Fact: While it may be unavoidable to walk in the rain, one can always use an umbrella or
dress better to minimize getting wet.
MYTHS ABOUT STRESS
“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”
Underlying assumption: Strong people are not affected by stress
Fact: Any of us can get burnt. We can, however, take precautions
LIVING WITH STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stress is not always bad it Motivates us
it helps Meet deadlines Sharpens our attention keeps us out of danger
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STRESS TEST!Choose three scenarios out of these
four:
A house with a garden:
A group of people taking photos :
A statue of the goddess Venus
A galloping horse
THE RESULTS: Analysis: This test is actually about the causes of recent stress and
the vital scenario is the one you left out. If you left out the one with the… House with the garden:
This means that you are tired with some matters concerning your family or household lately.
The group of people taking photos: This means that you're very tired with your relationships
right now. The statue of Venus: This means that you are stressed over matters of the
heart. Not exactly relationship problems, but more to do with being tired of trying to settling things with your girlfriend/boyfriend.
The galloping horse: This means that you are tired and stressed over work
recently.
LIFE IS THE PRESENT MOMENT
Living In A Negative Future – Stressing About “What If?”
Living in the Mistakes of the Past
– Stressing About “If Only”
WHY DEAL WITH STRESS?
If you do not deal with stress :
Your Personal Life will be affected Interpersonal Problem Work Issues Absenteeism Sick leaves Turnover
THE WHEEL OF
LIFE
SYMPTOMS OF CUMULATIVE STRESS
Anxiety Fear
Guilt Anger
Sadness Irritability
Emotional Symptoms:
SYMPTOMS OF CUMULATIVE STRESS
Loss of Appetite
Diarrhea
Rapid Heart Beat Fatigue
Headaches Pain in Muscles
Physical Symptoms
SYMPTOMS OF CUMULATIVE STRESS
Out bursts of Anger
Difficulty in Communication
Hyperactivity Crying
Decreased Activity
Social Withdrawl
Behavioural Symptoms:
SYMPTOMS OF CUMULATIVE STRESS
Loss of Belief Loss of Self Confidence
Increased Religiousness
Existential Questioning
Foreshortened Sense of Future
Spiritual Symptoms:
STRESS REACTIONS
The réaction after a prolonged exposure to cumulative stress :
b u r n o ut
SYMPTOMS OF BURNOUT
diminished sense of humour
emotional numbness, indifference to suffering of others skipping food breaks increased overtime and no vacation increased physical complaints
social withdrawal
changed job performance self-medication personality changes
COPING WITH STRESS
On an intrapersonal level…
High level of Commitment
Addressing Changes in a flexible way
Seeing life and work as a Challenge
Exercise
EXERCISE: ONLY 20 MINUTES
COPING WITH STRESS
…
relationships and rapport
assertiveness
conflict resolution
communication
time management
social support systems
EVALUATE YOUR WORRY TODAY!
FAAIZA’S TIP
The person who removes a
mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
Chinese proverb.