Stress Management A Model of Stress Individual Differences

Stress Management

A Model of Stress Individual Differences Environmental Factors Organizational Factors Individual Factors Experience Stress

Enviromental Factors Economic Uncertainty Political Uncertainty Technological Uncertainty

Orgnizational Factors • Task Demands • Role Demands • Interpersonal Demands • Organizational Structure • Organizational Leadership

Individual Factors Family Problems Economic Problems

Physiological Symptoms • Headaches • High blood presure • Heart Disease Experience Stress Psychological Symptoms • Anxiety • Depression • Decrease in job satisfaction Behavioral symptoms • Productivity • Absenteeism • Turnover

Stress Management Strategies Individual Approaches Organizational Approaches

Individual Approaches Time Management Physical Exercise Relaxation Training Social Support

Individual Approaches Time Management Physical Exercise Relaxation Training Social Support

Time Management An understanding and utilization of basic time management principles can help individuals better cope with job demands.

Physical Exercise Noncompetitive physical exercise such as aerobics, race walking, jogging, swimming, and riding a bicycle have long been recommended by physicians as a way to deal with excessive stress levels.

Relaxation Training Individuals can teach themselves to relax through techniques such as meditation, hypnosis, and biofeedback. The objective is to reach a state of deep relaxation, where one feels physically relaxed, somewhat detached from the immediate environment, and detached from body sensations.

Social Support Having friends, family, or work colleagues to talk to provides an outlet when stress levels become excessive. Expanding your social support network, therefore, can be a means for tension reduction.