1. By Marina Ruban
FME 19

3. Stress is mental,
emotional, or physical
strain caused, e.g. by
anxiety or overwork. It
may cause such
symptoms as raised blood
pressure or depression.

4. What exactly does stress do?
Stress is not always
a bad thing as the
pressure it creates
can keep us
motivated.
• How ever, when stress related issues
reach an unhealthy level and interferes
with health and job production it can
cost companies millions of dollars due
to employees not showing up or not
performing at optimal levels due to
stress.

5. Statistics According to the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health:
65% of workers said that workplace stress had
caused difficulties and more than 10 percent
described these as having major effects;
10% said they work in an atmosphere where
physical violence has occurred because of job stress
and in this group, 42% report that yelling and other
verbal abuse is common;
29% had yelled at co-workers because of workplace
stress, 14% said they work where machinery or
equipment has been damaged because of workplace
rage and 2% admitted that they had actually
personally struck someone;

6. 19% or almost one in five respondents had quit a
previous position because of job stress and nearly one
in four have been driven to tears because of workplace
stress;
62% routinely find that they end the day with work-
related neck pain, 44% reported stressed-out eyes,
38% complained of hurting hands and 34% reported
difficulty in sleeping because they were too stressed-
out;
12% had called in sick because of job stress;
Over half said they often spend 12-hour days on work
related duties and an equal number frequently skip
lunch because of the stress of job demands.

7. Factors that influence how
you experience stress are:
4. The perceived level of threat you attach to the stress.
3. Your ability to feel you can resolve or escape the stress;
2. The number of stressors you experience close together or
simultaneously;
1. The length of time you feel under stress

8. Top 10 Causes of Stress
Childhood
Trauma
Death of a
Loved One
Divorce
Finances Job Health
Personal
Relationships
Chronically Ill
Child
Pregnancy Danger

9. Stress-Aggravating Foods
 Sugar
 Salt
 Fats
 Additives
 Caffeine
 Alcohol

10.  Vitamin A
 Brewers’ Yeast
 Vitamin C
 Iron
 Zinc
 Iodine
 Calcium
 Ginseng
 Evening Primrose Oil
 Selenium
 Molasses
 Chlorella
Stress-Helpful Foods

11. Stress Prevention
Now you ask yourself, How and can I prevent
stress? When people think of that question,
they become dumbfounded and their minds
become utterly perplexed.
They tell themselves, “Such a thing can’t exist!”
But that is incorrect. There are ways to prevent
stress! But before you prevent stress, you must
first identify the sources of stress in your life.

12.  Lets talk about a few ways that you should handle
stress.
There are six Stress
Management Strategies…..

13. Not all stress can be avoided,
but the less you deal with
the happier you will be.
Learn how to say “no”. Know
your limits, such as
responsibilities.
Taking on more than you can
handle is very common among
workers. Avoid people who
stress you out by reducing the
time you are around them.
Stress management strategy #1:
Avoid unnecessary stress

14. Vent feelings instead of
building them up. Just
think of a balloon, if air
pressure
continues to build
without proper
ventilation, it will
explode.
Manage your time better.
When you’re stretched too
thin and running behind,
it’s hard to stay calm and
focused. But if you plan
ahead and make sure you
don’t overextend yourself,
you can alter the amount
of stress you’re under.
Stress management strategy #2:
Alter the situation

15. Look at the big picture; does
this really matter for me to
get stressed about? Will it
matter to me in a month, or a
year?
Perfectionists are also a big
problem and stressor. Adjust
your standards. And one of the
most popular is to be positive. If
you think positive, the outcome
will be positive and vice versa.
Stress management strategy #3:
Adapt to the stressor

16. •One must accept the fact
that in life we must forgive.
You cannot hold a grudge
and let it bottle up inside
you. Let it go, and once you
learn to do this, you have just
removed a stressor.
Some people think they can
control uncontrollable things, and
it stresses them out. Rather than
stressing out over them, focus on
the things you can control such as
the way you choose to react to
problems.
Stress management strategy #4:
Accept the things you can’t change

17. Everyone needs some sort of
relaxation period. Such
things can be a gentle
massage, play with a loved
pet, spend time in nature,
sweat out tension with a
good workout, watch a
funny comedy or spend time
with friends.
Stress management strategy #5:
Make time for fun and relaxation

18. One thing you can
start with is exercising
regularly. This will
improve stamina and
appearance. Reduce
caffeine and sugar.
These can tire you
even though they can
provide you with a
temporary energy
boost. Avoid alcohol,
cigarettes and drugs.
Don’t try to mask the
stress you got built up
even thought these
provide temporary
stress relievers. Deal
with problems with a
clear head. Enough
sleep fuels your body
and provides you with
a fresh start on life.
Starting your stress
free day with a bad
stamina status isn’t a
good choice.
With all these
strategies for you to
try, you must make
the first step to
changing your life.
Stress management strategy #6:
Adopt a healthy lifestyle

19. ToSum itallup...
Stress is not something to
take lightly, stress is like a
path. If you take the
wrong road, it can lead to
disaster, however if you
take the correct path, you
can return home.