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MANAGEMENT
Bob Hensz
Overview
• What is Stress
• Effects
• Dealing with Stress
• Your Stress Management Plan
What is Stress??
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Stress
• Enables concentration
• Increases performance
• Energizes you into motion
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Negative Stress Results
• Loss of motivation
• Reduces effectiveness
• Physical, mental, and behavioral problems
• Increased breathing
• Heart rate increase
• Muscles tighten
• Cold clammy hands
• Hands shake
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Mental Stress Signs
• Anxiety
• Forgetfulness
• Depression
• Apathy
• Confusion
• Hostility
• Listlessness
• Irritability
• Under/over eating
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React or Deal with It?
Mental Techniques
• Time management
• Organize
• Re-label
• Problem solve
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Identify Important Things
Diversions
• Music
• Hobbies
• Play
• Learning
• Vacation
Physical Techniques
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Workplace Skills
• Delegate
• Anticipate problems
• Be assertive
• Be decisive
• Organize
• Balance work and personal time
• Identify Stressors
• Determine your reactions
• Techniques currently used
• Techniques to add or change
Summary
• Definition of Stress
• Results of Stress
• Stress Signs
• How to Manage Stress
• Stress Management Plan
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Supplemental materials
• Stress busters
• Stress triggers
• Effects of stress
• Techniques for stress reduction
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