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Personal Stress
Personally I find financial issues to be the most stressful. This could include budgeting for travelling and rent and still having enough for food at the end of the week. Equally as stressful can be finding ways to obtain money
Part 1 – Stress in General
Part 2 - Stress at Work
Part 3 – Stress Management
Presentation Outline
Part 1
Stress In General
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 6)
Every employer shall take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of employees while at work
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 (sect 7)
Every employer shall ensure that there are in place effective methods for identifying existing hazards, and (if possible before they arise) new hazards to employees at work.
Legal Overview
Stress in a physiological reaction within the brain that causes changes to the body accordingly but more realistically its a build up of pressure that cause worry to the person and can have some pretty devastating effects
What is Stress ?
Stress feels different to different people it all depends on the type of person and the level of stress. Some people will lash out causing physical harm and intimidate colleges while others prefer to withdrawal from everyone and everything. This isnt to say stress always feels bad sometimes it can give you a healthy sense of pressure and help you achieve goals
Stress Feelings
Stressors come in all different forms such as ................
1.People2.Deadlines3.Job interviews4.Commitments5. Family6. Phone / Electric Devices
Basically things that break your normal routine and cause you to have to take on extra workload
Stressors
Negative stress is usually an overload of stress causing you to function different a person will become far more indecisive and restless causing them to procrastinate and further cause stress effectively being trapped in a self defeating cycle. When reaching the personal limit if stress you will revert to your primitive brain causing the “fight or flight” making you either lash out or totally withdraw from the situation
Negative Stress
Stress usually draws very negative connotations and is rarely looked at as a positive factor this is far from the truth however stress causes you to realise consequences if something is not completed and drive you to finish things through your bodys chemical reactions and release of adrenaline. Also stress is a great tool for keeping your motivation up and completing goals, the key here is moderation
Positive Stress
Symptoms of Stress
Physical symptoms Mental symptoms Behavioural symptoms Emotional symptoms
Physical Symptoms1. Loss of weight2. Pimples3. Hair loss 4. Increased
heart rate5. Dark rings
around the eyes
6. Pale 7.
MENTAL SYMPTOMS
1. Confusion 2. Overwhelmed 3. Self defeating4. Mentally Distant5. Anxiety6. Indecisive
BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS
1. Bad temper 2. Raising your voice 3. Compulsive 4. Self absorbed 5. Socially Distant 6. Violent
EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS
1 Upset 2 Angry 3 Irrational4 Mood swings5 Depressed6 Hopeless
Stress is not the same as ill-health, but has been related to such illnesses as;
- Heart Problems - Asthma - Eczema - Depression
STRESS RELATED ILLNESSES
We all see the immediate effects stress have on people but easily forgotten is what it costs that person later this includes
1. Mental health issues
2. Physical health issues
3. Loss of income 4. Damaged
credibility 5. Family problems
Cost of Stress
Part 2
Stress at Work
Work is perhaps one of the most stressing places whether trying to get a job the job itself or being fired all have numerous stress factors such as
1. Job interviews2. Strict
conducts codes
3. Long hours 4. Deadlines5. Contracts6. Being Fired7. Being harmed
FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK STRESS
Part 3
Stress Management
Causes of Stress
Internal Stresses
External Stresses
External Stresses - Organisational Organisational
stress is any kind of stress that effects you from direct result of what is happening within your organisation or business Eg:
Deficit within company
Promotion Health and safety
violation Pay decrease Policy change
External Stresses - Major Life Events
Marriage Death of family
member Becoming
unemployed Promotion Birth of family
member New Job Moving
Mental Health problems Self Consciousness Outlook on life Religious Ideals Expectations Perception
Internal Stress
Changing your mindset Talking yourself through problems Accepting stress Utalizing stress for motivation Deep breathing Meditation Regular Exercise Healthy Diet
STRESS CONTROLStress Control
Change your Outlook
Change your Mindset
Change your Life
Stress Management Techniques
SummaryAs we've seen stress can come from almost any aspect of our life and not only does it just effects our mind and body but also those around us. Stress has many side effects which can cause great harm even in small cases but overlooked is the good stress can do if you manage it right. Work on techniques to manage stress and you'll find yourself living a more motivated and productive life