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Stress Management
For Managers
Patrick DuCharme Employee Assistance Office
(608) 263-2987
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Overview
Common stressors, contributing factors & impacts of stress Self-assessment & goal setting Tips, ideas, suggestions
• How many of you have ever experienced a stressful time?
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Overview continued
• How many of you have ever: -downhill skied/snowboarded? -skate or paddle boarded? -walked on a balance beam? -gone surfing or rock climbing? -driven in fog or on black ice?
• What do you have to do in all of these?
Relax, breathe calmly, be present…
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Do you tend to react or respond?
• When stressed we are more likely to react
emotionally at work & home (fight-flight) • When we manage (balance) our stress we
are better able to respond to others in a reasonable, nonreactive manner.
• This helps to develop/maintain a more
respectful, collegial & collaborative atmosphere in the workplace.
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Contributing factors to stress in the workplace
Pressures to be effective, do more, meet unmet needs Service oriented, caretaker personalities Resources (budget, personnel, etc.) Change Colleague Differences Communication/interactions with others
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Transition Grid Internal/Self
Resistance Exploration
Denial Commitment
Endings Neutral Zone New Beginning
External/Environment
Time Model by William Bridges
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During change people can feel a loss of:
• Routine & predictability
• Security (personal & job)
• Control/influence
• Relationships
• Identity, role or territory
• Commitment & good feelings about work
• Future (yours & colleagues)
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Colleague Differences
Intro/extroverted, collaborative, competitive, flexibility, resilience, life/work experience, personality, learning/thinking style, age, gender, ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, etc.
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Cumulative stress can have major impacts in our Lives
• Retirements, increased benefit deductions, vacancies, workload, customers, colleagues
• Budget reductions/constraints (at work & home)
• Email, voicemail, phone & computer time drains
• Personal/family (medical, parenting, $, eldercare)
• Societal issues (financial, violence, political, etc.)
↑ Personal &/or Workplace Issues (conflicts, drug or alcohol use, performance, physical/mental toll)
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What’s above the surface
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What’s below
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How do you know when you are stressed?
•What do you notice about yourself?
•Can you tell when other people are stressed?
•What do you notice?
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Effects of stress & uncertainty:
•Physical
•Psychological/Emotional
•Relational
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Physical • Tension • Shallow breathing • Head & muscle aches • Restlessness • Foot, leg or finger movements • Fatigue • Appetite, digestive & weight changes • Sleep problems • Pounding heart, rash, colds, flu, etc. • Additional?
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Psychological & Emotional
• Mood fluctuations • Memory &/or concentration problems • Little joy or sense of accomplishment • Discouraged, depressed • Overwhelmed, full or racing mind • Sadness, crying • Frustration, irritability, anger • Feeling anxious, nervous laughter, worry • Negative attitude or self-talk • Lethargy, boredom, spacing out, burned out • Additional?
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Relational • Withdrawal, silence, not participating (home &
work) • Less contact with or avoidance of friends,
family & colleagues • Isolation, loneliness • Reduced level of, or lack of intimacy • Resentment & distrust can build • Lash out, criticize or nag others • Additional?
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Reflect & Write Down:
1. What work or personal stressors are affecting you the most?
2. What feelings do these stressors generate in you?
3. What internal or external barriers, challenges or reasons interfere with you effectively addressing these stressors?
4. What internal/external assets, allies or resources are available to help you cope?
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Reflect & Write… 5. What has helped you in the past to contend
with stress?
6. What has been the “slippery slope” or reasons leading to another build up of stress? Is there anything you get out of staying stressed (sense of purpose, being needed, distraction from other issues, keeping busy, etc.)?
7. What is one realistic goal you can set?
8. What first step will you take to accomplish your goal?
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Energy Balance?
• Draw a line down a sheet of paper. On the left side label it Energy Deposits & on the right side Energy Withdrawals.
• List things, people or activities that: -feel good, replenish/restore you -deplete/drain you
• Do you have an energy surplus, balance or deficit?
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Strategies to manage requests & own desires
• Learn to pause & consider before responding or acting on a request or your own desire to do something at home/work.
• Reflect & ask yourself: -Am I the best person/resource to do this? -Would a referral/collaboration make sense? -If I do this, what goes lower on the priority list? -What barriers or challenges present? -What assets, partners or opportunities available?
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Strategies continued…
• Dialog with supervisor/colleagues to do CPR: – Clarify responsibilities, expectations, deadlines – Prioritize tasks – Realistically plan for deadlines & workloads
• Schedule & protect time for email/other tasks. • Break large tasks into manageable portions. • Mutual support agreements (↑positive activities
& interactions, ↓negative thinking/talking). • Take breaks & use lunch time to move, stretch,
hydrate, eat, read, listen to music, laugh, etc.
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To increase success with others • Practice effective communication skills such as
active listening & being clear/direct.
• Address problems early & directly.
• Remain calm & breathe adequately in stressful situations.
• Instead of demanding or an either/or approach try words like “I wonder, I’m curious, let’s try, let’s find out, trial period & experiment” to increase collaboration & collegiality.
• As you think/communicate reduce words like “should, ought, must, have to” & replace with “wish, prefer, would like, want to, chose to.”
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Success continued…
• Model the approach & mind set you want to see. It helps to positively influences the process/others
& increases the chance of success.
• Practice the following as much as possible (feels good & increases chance others may do also):
-Open -Collaborative -Positive -Creative -Encouraging -Appreciative -Energetic
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Self-care actions:
• Percent stress reduction here + percent there = significant reduction
• Get adequate sleep • Include physical activity or exercise • Increase time with enjoyable activities/people • Interrupt & reframe negative thoughts, distract self
with positive thoughts, activities, people • Breathe adequately, especially in stressful situations • Practice slight smile, like saying “Good morning” • Read, listen to music, laugh & get outdoors • Try yoga, tai chi, meditation, breathing exercises • Take breaks from news, internet, phone, etc. • Limit caffeine , nicotine & alcohol
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Time management tips • Write down what you did all day to
understand where the time went • Recognize/reduce time wasters • Group/do similar activities together • Use to do lists • Schedule blocks of time • Use “in-between” time constructively • Plan tomorrow today • Do one thing at a time • Learn to set limits • Delegate/share when possible • Realistically schedule tasks &
appointments • Avoid/block interruptions • Use technology
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The ability to persevere & adapt when things go awry
Stress management helps us with resiliency
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You’ve Coped Successfully Before & You Can Again!
TAKING CARE of YOURSELF is NOT SELFISH!!
It helps ensure you’ll be better able to cope, do your work & be a good family member & friend.
You can consult with UW Employee Assistance (608) 263-2987, or contact your organization’s EAP or health provider.