...Report for Personal Development on Stress Management. What causes of stress? The health and safety executives explains and defines stress as the adverse reaction employees have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them within the work place. Stress is not an illness but more a state of mind that may develop into mental or physical illness if the employee is subject to this state over a long period of time. Stress affects people in many different ways and what one person finds stressful can be normal to another. With each new situation a person will decide what the challenge is and whether they have the resources to cope. If an employee decides they don’t have the resources available to them they may begin to feel stressed. There are many factors that may cause stress. These may include the working hours of the job, mismatch between the requirements of the job and your own personal ability and too much or too little responsibility. There is no single cause of work-related stress. Although it can be triggered by sudden, unexpected pressures, it's often the result of a combination of stressful factors that build up over time. Ways to recognise stress? Stress can show its self in many ways. Emotional Stress – Is a negative or depressing feeling that may occur due to the feeling of disappointment. The emotional reactions of an individual may become increased and the individual may seem more aggressive and sensitive toward stressful situations....
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...Stress Management Training: Facilitator’s Manual Learning Materials for “Helping Health Workers Cope,” a Project of Concern Worldwide’s Innovations for Maternal, Newborn, & Child Health and the Community Association for Psychosocial Services (CAPS) December 2012 Table of Contents Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................... ii Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................... ii Use of Material ............................................................................................................................. ii Manual Development ................................................................................................................... iii I. Training Overview ................................................................................................................ 1 II. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3 III. What Is Stress? ................................................................................................................... 5 IV. How Do We React To Stress? ............................................................................................. 8 V. Exploring our Sources of Stress..............................
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...The Stress Management Program for Best Buy INTRODUCTION The anxious feelings, sweaty palms, wondering how you will get everything done on time, wondering when you will see your family in between the long work hours, dealing with a micro-managing supervisor or unproductive co-workers that push their work on to you, or even the peer that says they enjoy deadlines! These are all depictions of what we call “stress”. While a certain amount of stress is needed to motivate individuals into action, called eustress, when an individual experiences anxiety and physical tension as demands are placed on them which exceed their abilities to cope, distress occurs (McShane & Von Glinow, 2008). Stress in the workplace is becoming a major concern for employees, employers, managers and government agencies. Workplace stress can be defined as the change in one’s physical or mental state in response to workplaces that pose an appraised challenge or threat to that employee (Colligan & Higgins, 2005). Stress research pioneer, Hans Selye, determined that people have a fairly consistent physiological response to stressful situations, called the general adaptation syndrome, providing an automatic defense system to help us cope with environmental demands (McShane & Von Glinow, 2008). More specifically, the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome: alarm (alerts the person to the situation and prepares for the resistance stage), resistance (shut down of the body’s immune system...
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...Stress Management Strategies Final Essay HRDV 3301 Texas Tech University Megan Bradford INTRODUCTION At some point in time during a person’s professional career, we all have days or weeks that make us feel like we are drowning or failing at our job. The feeling of stress overload makes it very difficult to complete daily work related tasks, and productivity take a hard decline. As a human resources manager, it is their job to notice when an employee is experiencing a stress overload and help assist in relieving the stress. If an employee endures too much stress, this may lead to the employee leaving the company suddenly. BACKGROUND TO THE PROBLEM Workplace stress can occur for a number of reasons. First, an employee who never goes on vacation can fall victim to an overload of stress due to feeling like they never have any downtime, especially if they are in a very fast paced field of work. The department of psychology at Saint Louis University published an article called To Be or Not to Be (Stressed): The Critical Role of a Psychologically Healthy Workplace in Effective Stress Management which gave great insight regarding workplace stress. According to Matthew J. Grawitch, the author of the published article states, “…five specific types of workplace practices that contribute to employee well-being and organizational functioning: employee involvement (i.e. autonomy and involvement in decision...
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...stressors. However, nursing students are likely to experience even “more stress” than their friends and colleagues enrolled in other programs. To support this statement, a study comparing the stress levels of various professional students found that nursing students experience higher levels of stress than medical, social work and pharmacy students (Beck, et al.1997). Even more poignant, another study showed that “one third” of nursing students experience stress severe enough to induce mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. (Pryjmachuk, 2004). One source of stress of nursing students is their Learning Experience. The related learning experience is a series of planned activities in the community that would prepare students technically and professionally should they decide to pursue higher education in the health profession. Specifically, in a selected College of nursing, BSN students spend a maximum of 24 hours a week for their duty wherein they engage in activities such as nurse-patient interaction, nursing procedures, construction of Concept Map, Nursing Care Plan and Drug Study, individual conference with their clinical instructors, and ward class. According to Kaplan (1993), the burnout behaviors of students are characterized by reduction in their performance. Students were found to be maintaining a façade of high achieving while succumbing to physical illness and emotional stress. The physical...
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...Stress Management An Individual and Organiza5onal Challenge Youtube link Some Statistics § 46% of working adults view their jobs as very stressful or extremely stressful (NIOSH) § 81% percent of respondents suffer from the ill effects of stress at least once a week (AMA) § 80% of workers feel stress on the job, nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress and 42% say their coworkers need such help (Gallup 2000) § Health care costs are 147% higher for those who are stressed or depressed (1999, 46,000 workers) § In a survey of medical and personnel directors of Fortune 1,000 companies, 70% said mental health problems were fairly or very pervasive. § Stress costs employers about $150 billion annually in workers compensation claims, absenteeism, turnover, and health and disability claims, reducing profits by about 10%. For additional alarming statistics see: http://www.stress.org/job.htm; see also “Overloaded Circuits: Why Smart People Underperform” 3 Overview Wolford A model for stress and how to reduce it Time Management Emotion Regulation and Decision Making 5 John Wolford Case 1. Do you relate to him?* 2. Was he a dumb guy? Ill-intentioned? Deliberately wanted to hurt his family? 3. What did he do that was unnecessary? 4. What could he learn to do better? 5. What is his fundamental leadership assumption? 6. Would you like to work for him? 7. Does he need help?* 6 ...
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...Burnout has severe negative consequences on nurses. (Cimoitti et al., 2012). Therefore creating coping strategies and solutions to this problem is urgent and necessary through nursing management, organization and leadership at all levels, development of nurse practice environment, stress reduction interventions, lifestyle, emotional intelligence and self-awareness and problem focused and emotion focused coping strategies (Ndawula, 2016). Nursing management, organization, and leadership at all levels Good leadership and management have been shown to alleviate stress in the health care system (Wright, 2014). Nursing managers and organizations have the responsibility for reviewing the high requirements for nurses and providing resources...
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...Stress and Stress Management What is stress? Stress can be defined as a physical or emotional response to external and internal conditions. (Davis, 2007) The response to these conditions creates a reaction experienced by the body, which if not released, will cause physical changes that can lead to a variety of illnesses and permanent damage. The concept of stress can be seen as negative and positive. Positive stress is perceived by some to act as a motivating factor and help achieve objectives. Whereas, negative stress takes a sometimes debilitating toll on the body and creates physical and mental problems. Stress management is exploring different stress coping mechanisms that can be used to help improve and reduce stress symptoms in those individuals suffering. Stress and Stress Management Stress is the body’s mental, physical, and emotional reaction to everyday activities. Stress is an issue that reaches everyone, at some point of their life. There are hundreds of stressors that affect us in every aspect of life. Some stressors can be used as positive, while others can ultimately be harmful. According to the Review of Management Innovation and Creativity, (Treven, 2011), work stress is recognized worldwide as a major challenge to workers health and the health of their organizations. They claim that workers that are stressed are more likely to be unhealthy, poor motivated, less productive and less safe at work and home. Various approaches to...
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...www.reach.ind.in Please circulate to all your friends, colleagues, relatives, associates and just about everyone on your mailing list. Let them gain too! Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. Exercise & Fitness Nutrition & Calorie Management Stress Management Ear Nose Throat Teeth www.reach.ind.in Exercise & Fitness 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Stamina (Cardio) Exercises Strength Exercises Mobility Exercises Back Exercises Yoga Weight Training www.reach.ind.in Stamina (Cardio) Exercises Walking: Excellent cardiovascular benefits for the advanced age groups.. Should be done briskly with swinging of the arms. Comfortable shoes must be worn. May be done morning or evening for 30-60 minutes.. Jogging: Suitable for younger age group below 50 years. 30 minutes is all that is required and may be done continuously, or jog and walk in between when fatigued. The pace of jogging is equal to that of a brisk walkrun on soft or grassy surface. Wear comfortable clothes and breathe freely. www.reach.ind.in Stamina (Cardio) Exercises Swimming: For those who know how to swim, 20 minutes of continuous swimming is sufficient. Alternately swim the length of a pool 10-20 metres, rest at the end for 30 seconds, swim back. 10 such lengths is good. Use any stroke you know. They are all of almost equal cardiovascular and muscular benefit. Cycling: For any age group. Minimum time 45-60 minutes of continuous controlled fast cycling. Cycling up slopes gives added benefit. Ordinary cycles are good enough...
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...Stress Effects and Management Proposal SCI/100 April 28, 2014 Stress Effects and Management Proposal Stress management is the workplace is essential to long term success of any organization. Recognizing and acknowledging stress that employees are experiencing and providing coping techniques for employees can increase productivity and performance in the workplace. In introducing a new wellness program I am proposing that our organization implements the stress management technique of Visualization in the workplace. This is a technique that is very minimal in cost because it can virtually be done anywhere and will enable employees to benefit on a personal level as well as a professional level. People who visualize their future will develop less or no resistance to changes that correspond to their visualizations. Visualizations create positive energy, inspiration and focus. (Kerklaan, 2011) In this paper I will provide an analysis of how I would have possibly responded to other stress management techniques along with their personal effectiveness while ranking them techniques. How do you think you would have responded to other stress management techniques? Ranked in order of personal effectiveness: Visualization Deep Breathing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Mediation Yoga Massage Therapy Hypnosis Visualization- I believe that visualization is a very effective stress management technique. This method has proven benefits related to workplace, family and personal...
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...Learning is affected by our ability to manage stress. Stress comes in many forms. Things like our environment, physiological well being, thoughts and social stresses can have an effect on our learning. The knowledge of stress’s impact on learning has resulted in a cottage industry dedicated to teaching methods of managing it. The ability to identify sources of stress and then ways to manage them are key to resolving and overcoming stress and opening our learning channels. Environment is a major factor in causing stress and tension in all of us often without our knowledge. Noise can throw the body and mind out of synchronization and make concentration difficult. Studies have shown “that music which goes against the body’s natural rhythm - the heartbeat - induces a type of stress that even babies in the womb react to by kicking the mother’s tummy.” (“Heighten”). On the other hand music that fits with the bodies natural heartbeat causes relaxation and allows the mind to focus better and get into a flow zone, absorbing knowledge at a greater rate. (“What”) Weather and pollution can also cause stress we may not even notice. (“Stress”) You know the feeling. It is a cloudy hazy day outside and you can not seem to motivate yourself to do anything. Going out feels like a huge chore and all you want to do is sit at home and be lazy. Studying and doing anything productive is out of the question. The reason is that your body is reacting to the stress the weather is causing. Relaxation techniques...
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...Stress Effects and Management Proposal Debra Barnett University of Phoenix Paradigms of Health SCI/100 Heather Mayer, MPH, CHES September 16, 2013 Stress Effects and Management Proposal My company will be initiating an employee wellness program. I am submitting a proposal for a stress management program that can be implemented at the workplace with no costs for the employee. The technique I would like incorporated in the wellness program is Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). Stress—physical, mental and emotional wear and tear—is emerging as a leading health risk of the 21st century and as a serious hazard in the workplace. Disabling stress has doubled over the past six years in the United States, with 1 million people absent from work every day due to stress-related problems. Companies annually spend an average of $7,500 per employee due to stress, and 75 percent to 80 percent of workplace accidents are stress-related ("Managing Employee Stress," 2002, para. 1-2). PMR is cost effective. It can be performed by employees with no cost to the organization, time wise or financially. This technique does not require special equipment, and can be performed using a chair or the floor. PMR can be achieved during the workday during a scheduled break or lunch period. It does not require employees to travel from the work site. Our office has several conference rooms and training areas that are comfortable and free of distractions that will facilitate the focus and concentration...
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...Stress Management and Academic Performance Kebeh Beyan Walden University Introduction Stress has become universal in the lives of several individuals, and stress has been found to deeply affect creatively, performance, mental health, physical welfare, and even the decision making as well as affect biological systems of individuals (Yehuda & Olff, 2012). Research shows that burnout especially emotional fatigue and resilience were significant forecasters of academic performance. The authors also mentioned that students who were emotionally and cognitively involved in their studies seem to perform better than students who reported being emotionally more exhausted (Kotze & Kleynhans, 2013). This study will focus on whether and to what extent social supports, cognitive assessments, and coping skills affects the management of stress and academic performance of college students. In other to determine the effects of the above issues, the involvements of the students in stressful circumstances must be understood. For this study a survey design will be use to get a cross-section of the particular involvements of all students in stressful situations and to find out to what degree their stress management skills is affected by coping skills, cognitive assessments, and social supports. Samples from the college individuals will provide precise and particular experiences of this population and it will show how their use of coping skills, cognitive assessments and social supports...
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...of the company (Jex & Britt, 2008). The following paper will illustrate what cause and effects can have on a company through the use of the improving organizational performance simulation. In the following the concepts of choices made during the simulation will be discussed; as well, what motivational theories to use and what are the affects to reduce workplace stressors. In the first part of the simulation the student is introduced to the organization as an organizational psychologist for hire. The psychologist is hired to improve the failing company before it is too late to recover. Upon introduction to the company the first search for information done was to implement an JDI (job descriptive index), along with profiling the personal, and viewing a blog that was available (Apollo Group Simulation, 2005). With the information that was available, the members of the company were not happy because that the organization is not living up to his or her expectations prior to joining, and his or her suggestions are not taken seriously. This was the correct choice according to the simulation. As the simulation did demonstrate through the survey, and blog that the employees were dissatisfied with the build-up that this company once had. This is available by paying attention to the underlying comments, and ignoring the pay issues, as noted in the simulation there will always be pay complaints (Apollo Group Simulation, 2005). The second part of the simulation is concerned...
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...cost saving, quality way to run their business. Incorporating work teams to solve problems and to accomplish goals are utilized in various organizations to increase productivity and streamline production issues quickly as well as increase motivation in workers. Companies must also be adaptable to the change and prepare to continually change to maintain success. With the strive to increase productivity, drive down cost, and stay current on new technologies, leadership, and workers alike find stress slowing them down. Organizations are promoting healthy mental exercises and practices to maintain happy employees as well as high motivation and production. Characteristics of High-Performance Workplaces A high-performance team or a group of individuals who commit to work together for the same goal have formed a strong base of productive communication and most always achieve astonishing results together. These high-performing teams are highly dedicated, and in return can experience less stress. Dr. TC North, who is a CEO and founder of Catalyst High Performance, coach’s leaders in taking their teams from average to high-performers and has come up with nine characteristics of high-performers in the workplace. Dr. North’s nine characteristics include willingness to fail in order to succeed. According to Dr. North this is one of the most important characteristic because greatness is a requirement in the success to be different and standing out among average individuals. Dr. North believes...
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