...be successful in college. Personal responsibility is the responsibilities and obligations people have to themselves and others. Personal responsibility is the ability for a student to make a positive impact on lives. Personal responsibilities include; physical and mental health awareness, stress management, and maintaining financial obligations. It takes a high level of fitness and determination to succeed in an ever-changing academic world. The students will experience many stressors that will influence their academic outcome. The students need to make financial arrangements to ensure a degree completion. In a recent study published in The Journal of College Admission scholars suggested: Students drop out of college for a variety of reasons, such as academic failures, personal problems, or changes in career plan. Those who fail to attain a college degree have fewer career opportunities, earn less money and achieve lower financial stability than their peers who completed a degree program (Prevatt, Li, Welles, Festa-Dreher, Yelland, & Lee, 2011, p. 29). Physical health can play an important part on a student’s ability to be successful in college. Students will become exhausted if they are not in proper physical health. “During the first year of college, students...
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... “The U.S. air traffic controller workforce consists of approximately 15,000 dedicated and well-trained men and women working in air traffic control towers, terminal radar approach control centers, and en route control centers managing 30.2 million square miles of airspace (Federal Aviation Administration, 2013).” FATIGUE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP The human body heavily relies on sleep to maintain a healthy, functioning life. . “Sleep isn’t exactly a time when your body and brain shut off, actually, while you rest, your brain stays busy, overseeing a wide variety of biological maintenance that keeps your body running in top condition, preparing you for the day ahead (Help Guide, 2013).” FATIGUE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP CONT’D Sleep Deprivation side effects include Fatigue, lethargy, and lack of motivation Moodiness and irritability Reduced creativity and problem-solving skills Inability to cope with stress Reduced immunity; frequent colds and infections Concentration and memory problems Weight gain Impaired motor skills and increased risk of accidents Difficulty making decisions Increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems FATIGUE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP CONT’D The incident of an air traffic controller falling asleep while on the job in the tower of Reagan National Airport led to the investigation of human fatigue negatively impacting the performance of air traffic...
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...Lessons Learned: New Information for A Better Life FULL NAME Mt San Antonio College Abstract Information from Introduction to Psychology can be very useful in real life. Information regarding stress can help a person adjust the level of stress. He can find the best coping method if he knows the basic coping methods and how they work. He will also realize the importance of happiness, and the useful methods to improve the happiness set point. The class also gives the information on several mental disorders, and their symptoms so that students can aware and help those who are suffering from such disorders. However, a person has to aware of the extreme fear of stress and become hesitant in making decisions. The knowledge of stress, happiness, and disorders together with the awareness of extreme fear of stress can improve a person’s life significantly. While every class can provide information and knowledge, receiving that information as lessons, especially useful lessons, is not always applicable. While almost everybody would believe that they are familiar with psychology, most of them have misunderstood or underestimate the meaning of psychology. Psychology is more than a therapy which is used to treat mental disorders and social problems (Weinkauff, 2014). In fact, psychology is a very huge field with many subfields, and its applications are used in not only in therapies, but also in other practical applications (Wade & Tavris, 2014). People can improve their lives by...
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...Essay: Stress Essay Prepared by: K.A Date: 16/12/2011 Table of Contents Introduction......................................................................................................................... 2 Stress & Personnel ............................................................................................................ 2 Stress & Organizational Behaviour ................................................................................ 2 Sources of Organizational Stress ........................................................................................ 3 Causes of Stress ................................................................................................................. 3 Types of Stress............................................................................................................... 4 Effects of Stress on Personnel ............................................................................................. 5 Physical Effects ................................................................................................................. 5 Behavioural Effects ........................................................................................................ 5 Effects of Stress on Organizational Behaviour .................................................................. 5 Stress Management ............................................................................................................. 6 Managing Stress:...
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...High levels of stress currently affect the Canadian work force. We will explore a contrast between Great Britain’s and Canada’s workplace causes of stress and industries that provide most stress within the two nations. We will also identify some Canadian companies strategies to assist their employees with managing stress. Throughout this research it will become evident the importance of taking responsibility for managing stress to maintain a healthy work life balance. It is also important to recognize the impact of advancement in communication tools and their positive and negative impact towards work related stress. Different cultures and nations can experience similar stressors but also have unique stress contributing factors and industries. Employee stress in Great Britain and Canada According to the Health and Safety Executive (Buckley, 2013, p. 6-7), Great Britain has a total of 10.4 million working days lost between 2011 and 2012, as compared to Canada of 100 million in 2010 alone (Langton, N., & Robbins, S.P. & Judge, T., 2013, p. 122-129). Data shows the main stressors in Great Britain are workload, lack of managerial support, and violence/bullying (Buckley, 2013, p. 6-7). Canadians tend to stress over job security, technological change, workload, managerial/co-worker support and personal life balance (textbook). When comparing this data, the Canadian workforce appear to struggle with more stressors, one key cause is personal life affecting work life and vice versa...
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...“What is stress at work? Set out the main causes of stress at work and explores some strategies for reducing the impact of stress on individuals and organizations. Give examples to support your points”. In modern society, both in and outside work, some struggle under the strong influences and expectations we meet on a daily basis while also setting requirements and expectations for ourselves most wish to live up to. Private matters can influence the situation in the workplace. Conditions and events in the home, obligations to children and old parents, may require time and attention also during working hours, and in some situations so much so that it can go beyond the job and ones capability. This can amplify stress experienced on workplace. According to MHF(Mental Health Foundation) «calls for more help in managing stress as; 1. 59% of British adults say their life is more stressful than it was five years ago 2. Money and work top survey results as main causes of stress in Britain 3. People three times more likely to drink alcohol to help deal with stress than would go to a GP. Results from a recent Mental Health Foundation survey indicate stress is becoming increasingly common in these difficult economic times; a fact also highlighted by the recent NHS Information Centre survey revealing that hospital admissions for stress have risen by seven per cent in just 12 months.» (Mentalhealth.org.uk, 2014) An understanding of the concept of stress has evolved from many...
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...Effective Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace In today’s uncertain economic times, stress in the workplace is taking its toll on managers and employees from Wall Street to Main Street. Dealing with stress regarding budget cuts, possible layoffs, diversity issues, personality conflicts, and a wide range of other concerns can cause serious implications in the workplace. Identifying potential stressors early on is crucial to the well-being of employees. This review provides strategies that management can utilize in order to obtain balance in the office. Taking steps to avert or ease tension in the workplace is key to the overall success of an organization. According to Webster’s Dictionary (2005), stress is defined as mental or physical tension (p.638). This definition encompasses a wide range of possibilities. The reality is that stress is a part of everyday life. All of us experience some form of stress on a daily basis. Unhealthy levels of stress can have serious implications in the office if issues are unresolved. Fortunately, there are warning signs: loss of confidence, irritability, decrease in productivity, and an increase in sick/personal days. Personality differences among employees can lead to a tense and less productive work environment. Differences in race, gender, religious conviction, sexual orientation, and age can cause fear and uneasiness among employees. These feelings are often associated with confusion or powerlessness. Diversity and sensitivity...
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...WELLNESS PROGRAMS SLOWED THE GROWTH OF HEALTH CARE COSTS Managing the cost of healthcare and retirement has been a main focus of HR professionals for quite some time. Preventive health and wellness benefits are designed to help maintain or change employees’ behavior in order to achieve better health and decrease health risks. By preventing or lessening the incidence of adverse health conditions, employers hope to save on long-term health costs. (Miller, 10) According to a study published in the March/April 2011edition of the American Journal of Health Promotion, when employers consistently offered a wellness program to their employees, findings of health care costs rose at a 15 percent slower rate among wellness program participants than a comparison group. The study, which focused on Highmark employer wellness group wellness programs, showed a savings of $332 per participant. This indicates that substantial savings may result for group customers once a worksite wellness program is established. Highmark is a health benefits provider which serves 4.7 million members in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and is one of the largest Blue Cross/Blue Shield independent licensees in the U.S. The results prove that keeping employees healthy is not only good for the business, but also for a company’s bottom line. The study also indicates that even small interventions, like online programs, can help have an impact on healthcare costs for those that participate. Highmark’s...
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...Importance of self-care in law enforcement Some tips that could save your life while working in law enforcement. Taking care of one's self is important for anyone however it is crucial for anyone working in law enforcement. As a member of law enforcement we deal with crisis intervention and stressors everyday at work. Stressors can range from physical stress, emotional stress, psychological stress etc. In law enforcement, not only is it important to take care of yourself it is important to have strong leadership members that support you in work related matters as well as in your personal life. In addition to positive leadership influences a positive support group combined of coworkers, family as well as friends that understand what you go through on a daily basis while maintaining confidentiality is imperative to members of law enforcement. Most people that work in law enforcement have irregular work schedules. This can cause havoc on one's personal life if not managed properly. For someone that is not familiar with an irregular work schedule it is easy to say put in for a normal schedule. It is not that easy. I can't speak for all agencies but in my department our schedules are distributed by seniority. When seniority scheduling is done you might not get a desired schedule. You have to learn to work with what you are given. Most importantly you have to make the most of your days off. As a Probation Corrections Officer, we currently have schedules with two days off. In...
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...Health and Illness Nursing practice is directed and guided by an understanding of the definition of health and the factors that impact a client’s health framework. Health-complete state of physical, mental and social well being w/o merely an absence of dse. -it is ever changing-. Portray of health and illness on an interactive continuum with multiple configurations ranging from high level wellness- extremely poor health Man- is a living system, with internal and external environment Information and matter exchange continuously from one environment to the other. With in the body itself each organ, tissue , or cell is a system or subsystem with internal and external environment Each exchange information. This communication/interaction- dynamic balance or steady state. Health promotion is impt =fostering awareness influencing attitudes and identifying alternatives so that people can make choices to achieve optimal level of physical and mental health. Health of man are affected by diff risk factors such as Genetic or biologic= age, race and family history Behavioral its lifestyle- stress/diet/lack of exercise/smoking/drugs/uncleanliness Internal Constancy Constancy – ( Fluid bathing the cells) is maintained by both physiologic and biochemical processes Homeostasis...
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...Reduction of Workplace Stress by Promoting Interventions for Positive Professional Relationships Aminata Kamarah-Payne Tuesday, April 26, 2011 NPO 5080-01 Final Paper Dr. Christine Cugliari Introduction: The experience of workplace stress has been subject to a huge amount of research and interest. In American culture, it seems that stress is a regular part of everyday life. Emphasis is often put on getting many things done as quickly and efficiently as possible, even at the sacrifice of physical and emotional health. With the continuous introduction of new technology comes the expectation that projects should be completed even more quickly and more efficiently, and it seems that stress levels may only continue to increase, especially in the workplace. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (1999, p.5), “Three-fourths of employees believe the worker has more on the job stress than generations ago.” Without taking note of stress levels and properly reducing unhealthy stress, America will continue to see a rise in related mental and physical illness. Perhaps it will become even more crucial to study stress, particularly in the workplace, and to identify proper interventions. This prospective is no different in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit organizations play an important role in such diverse areas as arts and culture, sports and recreation, literacy and skills development programs, health services, religious activity, and...
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...The Effects of Gender and Emotional Intelligence on Job Stress By: Sherif Nashed Abstract: This research paper explores the fields of job stress and its relation to gender and emotional intelligence. The importance of understanding the factors that lead to job stress is vital, due to the fact that this phenomenon is a universal business issue, as well as a serious health threat. Therefore we will examine the impact of gender and emotional intelligence on job stress by distributing questioners to over 200 participants randomly to see if there is a connection that could help us make assumptions and better understand how to solve this issue. Introduction Job stress and its associated problems cost organizations an estimated $300 billion each year in decreased productivity, absenteeism, turnover, worker conflict, higher health care costs, and increased worker’s compensation claims; as well as 34% of the US workforce reported high level of stress (Cordas, 2008). For that reason it’s important for businesses to understand the major aspects that lead to job stress due to the fact that it plays an important factor in our daily lives and is a universally experienced business problem. Therefore this paper will be focusing on job stress and trying to expose if gender and emotional intelligence has any affect, by implementing specific statistical tests to prove it. Emotional intelligence and Job stress: Emotional intelligence is a type of emotional information processing...
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...INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………… 3 STRESS AND WELLBEING……………………………………………......... 4 - 9 MEASURING AND COPING WITH STRESS………………………………. 10- 11 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………… 12 RECOMMENDATIONS………………………………………………….......... 13 REFERENCES ……………………………………………………………….… 14-16 INTRODUCTION BGL Group has grown to be one of the UK’s leading financial services, specialising mainly in vehicle and home insurance, as well as a range of supplementary products such as breakdown cover, legal protection and personal accident cover. It employs more than 3,000 people in several different locations. Despite the organisations continued success through increased profits, they remain focused on employee engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In 2010, BGL have introduced the ‘My Wellbeing’ programme, which consisted of four main pillars; My Health, My Fitness, My Happiness and My Relaxation and Energy. BGL states that the programme is of ‘central importance to their CSR focused strategy’. CSR is rapidly gaining recognition all over the world, where the organisations are expected not only fulfil their legal obligations but to voluntarily take further steps to improve the quality of life for the employees and their families as well as for the local community and society at large. WELLBEING AND STRESS The economic and health costs of stressful work environments may be much greater than...
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...INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………… 3 STRESS AND WELLBEING……………………………………………......... 4 - 9 MEASURING AND COPING WITH STRESS………………………………. 10- 11 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………… 12 RECOMMENDATIONS………………………………………………….......... 13 REFERENCES ……………………………………………………………….… 14-16 INTRODUCTION BGL Group has grown to be one of the UK’s leading financial services, specialising mainly in vehicle and home insurance, as well as a range of supplementary products such as breakdown cover, legal protection and personal accident cover. It employs more than 3,000 people in several different locations. Despite the organisations continued success through increased profits, they remain focused on employee engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In 2010, BGL have introduced the ‘My Wellbeing’ programme, which consisted of four main pillars; My Health, My Fitness, My Happiness and My Relaxation and Energy. BGL states that the programme is of ‘central importance to their CSR focused strategy’. CSR is rapidly gaining recognition all over the world, where the organisations are expected not only fulfil their legal obligations but to voluntarily take further steps to improve the quality of life for the employees and their families as well as for the local community and society at large. WELLBEING AND STRESS The economic and health costs of stressful work environments may be much greater than...
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...What value do you see in managing your physical and mental health and stress levels? How might these skills relate to academic and personal success? Please elaborate on your response. When something is going on in my life- a paper due for school, an important meeting is coming up at work, I get nervous, I get anxious, and in plain terms, I freak out. I have always been a super high-stressed, high-anxiety person. There was one time, my freshman year of college, I was so nervous for a math exam I broke out in hives! One of the main things that I have learned over the years- from my amazing parents- is that all I have to do is step back from the situation, take a deep breath, and calm down. There is nothing more important than your physical and mental health. Is something is off with someone physically or mentally, there is no way to get anything done. It is of utmost importance to keep your body and mind healthy. For me, before I have a big meeting at work, I take off a bit early and do something for myself- whether its going to the spa and getting a massage or going to get my hair or nails done, I do something that gets my mind off of what I’m worrying about. This keeps my mental health in check, which ultimately keeps my physical being healthier. The way I have learned to keep myself calm and cope with my nervousness throughout the past 2 years has help me further my business by helping me believe in myself- when I’m not nervous and anxious I know that I have the clarity to...
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