For continuous improvement of startups personnel on work-related and associated topics, Enablistics.com bringe on-board, a series of in-house workshops on soft skills. These presentations are part of in-house seminars series being conducted in a few technology startups that have grown in an accelerated fashion. Any suggestions, comments are most welcome. Please contact us at info at enablistics dot com

1. professional development – seminar series Managing Stress enabled your vision yet? enablistics.com for high-tech startups

2. Managing Stress The Cost of Workplace Stress Important to you (individual/manager) because you: Work long hours Face complex demands Need to recognise when you (and others) are stressed Have responsibility for others

3. Stress What is it? Reaction to a state of threat Physical or psychological reaction to a state of helplessness Abnormal reactions - emotional or physical - to accumulated pressures

4. Individual Responses to Stress Genetics Behavior Mental Approach

6. Symptoms of Stress Physical - Chest Pain - Muscle Tension (neck pain) - Indigestion/Abdominal Pain - Persistent Headaches Emotional - Rapid Mood Swings - Inability to concentrate - Worrying unreasonably - Increased irritability/anxiety - Inability to empathize - Withdrawal Behavioral - Indecision - Overeating - Working late/absenteeism - Change in sleep patterns - Increased smoking - Impaired quality of work

8. Strategies for Managing Stress Identify the source Catch stressful situations early Think through some options; Remove the stress (e.g., manage deadlines) Remove yourself (e.g., change job) Compensate (e.g., work hard, play hard) Think about: Social network - Exercise/health Hobbies/interests - Holidays/mini-breaks

9. Think about Mental Approach Be positive Turn worries into problems Be decisive Give yourself recognition (e.g., celebrate small wins) Avoid Procrastination

10. Preventing Stress Plan your Day Savour Achievement Be realistic- you’re not superhuman Learn to delegate Maintain a balanced system Find something at work to enjoy Laugh

11. Preventing Stress Manage your time (and priorities) Simple Prioritization (financial, critical path) Tools Pareto Analysis (80/20 rule) Urgent/Important Matrix

12. Special thanks to Haseeb for this presentation. Questions? info at enablistics.com

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