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Mastering Stress Management Techniques for Health and Well-being

Learn to identify, avoid, and reduce stress in your life with practical strategies. Explore workplace stress factors, recognize stressors, and maintain mental stability through effective communication and self-care approaches.

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Mastering Stress Management Techniques for Health and Well-being

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  1. CHAPTER TEN Managing Your Stress

  2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Identify leading causes of stress • Describe personal stressors • Recognize stressful situations • Avoid stressful situations • Develop techniques for reducing stress

  3. THE IMPACT OF STRESS Percent distribution of all nonfatal injuries and illnesses and of cases ofneurotic reaction to stress involving days away from work, by industry, 1997

  4. WHAT IS STRESS Job stress - harmful physical or emotional responses that occur when the requirements of a job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.

  5. EUSTRESS • Positive stress experienced when goals or objectives are achieved • Provides stimulation and exhilaration for personal expansion and growth

  6. HASSLES BY AGE

  7. HASSLES BY SEX AND RACE/ETHNICITY

  8. RECOGNIZING STRESS • Environmental factors • Job factors • Personal factors

  9. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS • People • Physical factors • Occupational hazards • Nonergonomic situations • Organizational elements

  10. JOB FACTORS • Job structures • Job insecurity • Unreasonable goals • Conflicting demands • Repetitive tasks • Limited authority • Limited advancement opportunities

  11. PERSONAL FACTORS • Relationships • Physical condition and nutrition • Chemical use • Financial problems • Lack of “alone” time • Overworking • Inability to solve problems

  12. AVOIDING STRESS THROUGH COMMUNICATION • Be polite • Respond appropriately • Speak assuredly • Use “I” language • Communicate feelings

  13. MAINTAINING YOUR SANITY (1) • Stay calm • Manage time effectively • Avoid procrastination • Prioritize tasks • Set realistic goals • Take frequent breaks

  14. MAINTAINING YOUR SANITY (2) • Exercise regularly • Eliminate vagueness • Reduce personal tensions • Use positive self-talk • Vary your activities • Get more sleep

  15. MAINTAINING YOUR SANITY (3) • Find a hobby • Take humor break • Be a realist • Take mental trip • Smile

  16. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE • Preventing violence • Recognizing potential offenders • Identifying warning signs

  17. POTENTIAL OFFENDERS • White male – 35 to 45 yrs • History of job changes • Takes constructive feedback poorly • Interested in weapons • Identifies with and talks about violence • Loner • Fails to take responsibility • May use drugs or alcohol regularly

  18. IDENTIFY WARNING SIGNS • History of violence • Romantic obsession • Alcohol or chemical abuse • Depression • Threatening behavior • Mental conditions

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