STRESS MANAGEMENT STRESS Definition Stress is a physical

STRESS - Definition Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes tension

STRESS - Definition Stress can be external, that is, from the environment, psychological, or

STRESS MANAGEMENT A predetermined strategy for coping with psychological or emotional turmoil.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Stress management techniques improve: Focus and Concentration Productivity Mood Memory Energy

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Track your stressors

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Keep a journal for a week or two to identify which

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Develop healthy responses

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Make healthy choices when you feel the tension rise. Exercise is

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Get enough good-quality sleep

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Build healthy sleep habits by limiting your caffeine intake late in

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Establish boundaries

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Establish some work-life boundaries for yourself. Creating some clear boundaries can

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Take time to recharge

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES “Switching off” from work by having periods of time when you

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Use your vacation days

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Take time off to relax and unwind, so you come back

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Talk to your supervisors

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Come up with an effective plan for managing the stressors you've

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Get some support

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Accepting help from trusted friends and family members can improve your

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

STRESS - Definition Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes tension in the body and/or mind.

STRESS - Definition Stress can be external, that is, from the environment, psychological, or social situations or internal, that is, from illness, or from a medical procedure.

STRESS MANAGEMENT A predetermined strategy for coping with psychological or emotional turmoil.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Stress management techniques improve: Focus and Concentration Productivity Mood Memory Energy Frustration Tolerance

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Track your stressors

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Keep a journal for a week or two to identify which situations create the most stress and how you respond to them.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Develop healthy responses

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Make healthy choices when you feel the tension rise. Exercise is a great stress-buster. Also make time for hobbies and favorite activities.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Get enough good-quality sleep

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Build healthy sleep habits by limiting your caffeine intake late in the day and minimizing stimulating activities, such as computer and television use, at night.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Establish boundaries

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Establish some work-life boundaries for yourself. Creating some clear boundaries can reduce the potential for work-life conflict and the stress that goes with it.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Take time to recharge

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES “Switching off” from work by having periods of time when you are neither engaging in workrelated activities, nor thinking about work.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Use your vacation days

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Take time off to relax and unwind, so you come back to work feeling reinvigorated and ready to perform at your best.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Talk to your supervisors

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Come up with an effective plan for managing the stressors you've identified, so you can perform at your best on the job.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Get some support

STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Accepting help from trusted friends and family members can improve your ability to manage stress.

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