LIFE ORIENTATION L 4 KHUMALO PE MALUTI TVET

LIFE ORIENTATION L 4 KHUMALO PE MALUTI TVET COLLEGE HARRISMITH CAMPUS

INTRODUCTION TOPIC 3: HEALTH AND WELLBEING

SUBJECT AND LEARNING OUTCOMES SUBJECT OUTCOME LEARNING OUTCOMES 3. 1. 1 Define stress and list Manage stress in order to maintain a balanced lifestyle the symptoms of stress 3. 1. 2 Describe types of stress 3. 1. 3 Identify the causes of stress in general and in the workplace 3. 1. 4 Explain the effects of stress on personal and work situations

3. 1. 1 Define stress and list the symptoms of stress Definition of stress: Stress is a state of emotional or mental strain or tension that is caused by unfavourable or very demanding situations or problems. These could, for example be related to your studies, work, family, relationships or money.

3. 1. 1 Define stress and list the symptoms of stress The symptoms of stress: 1. Physical signs and symptoms: Allergies, skin rashes, chest pain, feeling dizzy, sleep too mush or too little. 2. Emotional signs and symptoms: Depression, feeling lonely, hopeless and worthless, find it difficult to focus. 3. Behavioural signs and symptoms: Think about committing suicide, often cry for no reason, Get into fights easily. Refer to your textbook for more examples (Page 89).

3. 1. 2 Describe types of stress 1. Eustress: positive or good stress that helps you to cope 2. Acute stress: short term stress/immediate stress 3. Chronic stress: stress that is always there/there for a long time 4. Hyperstress: very stressed/overstressed 5. Hypostress: not enough stress/too little stress 6. Post-traumatic stress: stress after a bad or harmful event Refer to your textbook for more examples (Page 90 -92).

3. 1. 3 Identify the causes of stress in general and in the workplace Causes of stress in general: 1. 2. 3. 4. Personality types: some people worry a lot and are often tense Social pressures: debt , poverty, abuse, crime Environmental pressures: housing, sewerage, land Health: getting sick and having poor health may cause stress Causes of stress in the workplace: 1. Job change: job loss, retrenchment, downsizing 2. Difficult colleagues: competition, jealousy, conflict 3. Unproductive staff: absenteeism, managing lazy or poorly trained staff 4. Workload: too much work you cannot cope Refer to your textbook for more examples (Page 94 -95).

3. 1. 4 Explain the effects of stress on personal and work situations Unmanaged stress has a serious effect on both personal and work situations. Your health will suffer and your relationship could fall apart. You may suffer from emotional exhaustion or burnout, or have a nervous breakdown Work stress leads to mental and emotional health problems. Because a great deal of your life is spent at work, work stress can lead to stress in other parts of your life

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY Case study page 97 workplace stress (individual activity)

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