This document discusses stress and its effects on the body. It provides an overview of stress including: defining stress and discussing Hans Selye's research on stress; describing the two types of stress (eustress and distress); outlining possible effects of intense or long-term stress; identifying sources of stress both external and internal; explaining how the body adapts to stress through the general adaptation syndrome; listing signs and symptoms of stress; and providing tips for managing job stress.

1. Pops P. Macalino

2. non-specific response of the body to
any demand made on it
any reaction or response your body
makes, to a new situation

3. HANS SELYE
Canadian
Physiologist who
researched
STRESS and its
effects

4. 2 KINDS OF STRESS
EUSTRESS – “good
stress”
kind of pleasant, desirable
stress which gives you a
sense of fulfillment

5. 2 KINDS OF STRESS
DISTRESS – “bad
stress”
-causes anxiety.
-can be short or long term
-feels unpleasant

6. Types of Stress on a
Timeline

7. INTENSE OR
LONG-TERM
STRESS
 Lack of Energy
 Emotional
Distress
 Bad Attitude
 Poor SelfEsteem
POSSIBLE EFFECTS
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Lower Performance
Lower Satisfaction
Workplace Rage
Personal Problems
Poor Health

8. STRESSORS - situation or event itself
that caused your body to react
EXTERNAL stressors – include everything
from outside sources that causes pain or
discomfort, frustration, or conflict
ex. major life changes, work, relationship
difficulties, financial problems, being
too busy, children and family

9. INTERNAL stressors – include our own
perceptions or interpretations of a
stressor, and personality factors
ex. Fears, worrying about future events,
Perfectionism, lack of
assertiveness, negative self-talk.

10. How our bodies adapt to stress
General Adaptation Syndrome
Stages
1. Alarm Stage
2. Stage of Adaptation
3. Stage of Exhaustion

11. Internal Factors of Stress

12. Irrational Beliefs about…
Ourselves
I do not deserve positive attention from others.
I should never burden others with my problems or fears.
I am junk.
I am uncreative, nonproductive, ineffective, and
untalented.
I am worthless.
Others
No one cares about anyone else.
People are out to get whatever they can from you; you
always end up being used
What counts in life is others’ opinions of you
There is a loser in every fight, so avoid fights at all
costs

14. Signs and Symptoms of
Stress

15. How to manage Job Stress
1. Recognize warning signs of
excessive stress at work

16. 2. Taking care of yourself

17. 3. Prioritizing and organizing

18. 4. Improving emotional
intelligence

19. 5. Breaking bad habits