Imagine - Creating Healthy Workplaces - Anthony Montgomery.pdf
Stress presentation
1. Introduction
Stress is a feeling that’s created when you
react to certain events. It’s the body’s way of
preparing to meet a situation with focus and
heightened alertness.
2. Effect the nervous system and specific hormones.
These hormones speed up heart rate, breathing rate,
blood pressure, and metabolism. The physical changes
prepare you to react quickly to handle the pressure of
the moment.
This natural reaction is known as the stress response.
3. Many things may cause people to become
over-stressed, including:
Exams.
Problems at school or work.
Physical or emotional abuse.
Relationships.
New responsibilities.
4. Moving to a new place.
A traumatic event – such as the death of a
loved one.
New or chronic illness or disability.
Peer pressure, being bullied.
Unrealistic expectations placed on you by
yourself, friend, family or culture.
5. Stress can affect how you feel emotionally,
mentally, physically and change in behaviour:
Emotionally:- You can also feel anxious or
fearful and lacking in self-esteem.
6. Mentally:-You may have difficulty
concentrating and in making decisions.
Physically:- You may have headache, feel
tired.
Behaviour:- When you are under stress you
may find yourself drinking or smoking.
7. It's not usually possible to completely remove the stress
from your life. But, managing it is definitely possible and lets you
get on with things.
Here are some ideas for managing stress for you to try:
Go for a walk or run
Hang out with friends
Take some deep breaths
Set realistic goals
Have multiple options to achieve your goals
Try to avoid smoking, alcohol and caffeine
Watch what you're thinking
Speak to someone
8. Stress can be effectively managed in many
different ways. The best stress management plans
usually include a mix of stress relievers that address
stress physically and psychologically, and help to
develop resilience and coping skills.
9. Use quick stress relievers
Develop stress-reliving habits
Eliminate stressors when you
can
10. Is stress inevitably harmful to health?
How can I tell when I’m too stressed?
What can I do when I fell overwhelmed
by stress?