STRESS

‘stress occurs when pressure exceeds your perceived

ability to cope ’

non-specific response of the body for any demands made

upon it

emergency reaction of the body

wear and tear, our body experiences as we adjust to

continuously changing environment
 PRESSURE AND STRESS
Research has shown that there is a real physiological
difference between pressure and stress.

Too much pressure can lead to anxiety.

The key to managing stress is to become skilled at

balancing your workload
 EFFECTS OF STRESS
segregation of adrenalin( hormone)
slow digestion
faster breathing
high heart beat
increase in sweating
tense muscle
temporary weakness in organism
 CHANGING YOUR IMAGERY
Prior to stressful events, people tend to have negative
images in their mind about how they are going to cope
with the situation.

When stressed , focusing on goals can be difficult.

So, coping imagery enables you to build up confidence.

 Changing your behavior
There are 2 types of behaviors that is commonly observed
during stress:-
 Type A.
 Type B.

Type A- These are often fast talking, fast eating

ambitious, impatient etc.
Type B- These are easy going , relaxed, patient etc
 Different sources of stress
Emotional
Family
Changes
Work
Decision
Commuting
Phobic
Physical
Disease
Improving physical health to conquer
stress
Alcohol
Caffeine
Exercise
Weight control
Smoking
Relaxation
 reference
Book name- “How to deal with stress”
Authors- Stephen palmer
Cary cooper.
Publishers- kogan page