“STRESS MANAGEMENT”

Pontevedra Baptist Church

Pontevedra, Capiz
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STRESS
STRESS is any force or event that has an effect on the
body or mind.
GOOD STRESS VS BAD STRESS

Eustress is manageable stress that

fosters growth and adaptation as
neurobiological changes
enhancing functioning as the
person rises to meet the
challenge.

Distress is unmanageable or
overwhelming stress.
 S=P>R
Stress occurs when the pressure
is greater than the resource
 Excess stress › Poor performance
› Dysfunctional behaviour
› Health problems

Moderate stress
› High performance
› Job satisfaction
› Involvement
Too little stress › Optimum performance

› Poor performance
› Dysfunctional behavior
› Health problems

Too little or too much

stress can be harmful.
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Signs of Stress
– Racing Heart
– Shaky Hands/Legs
– High Blood Pressure
PHYSICAL – Clenching Fists
– Headaches
– Tenseness
– Muscle Spasms
– Indigestion
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Signs of Stress
– Anxiety
– Fear
– Irritability
EMOTIONAL – Impatience
– Depression
– Inability to Focus
– Feeling Overwhelmed
– Guilt
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Signs of Stress
– Change in Appetite
– Difficulty Sleeping
– Forgetfulness
BEHAVIORAL – Acting Out
– Social Withdrawal/Avoidance
– Increased use of Caffeine and Other
Substances
– Loss of Concentration
– Mood Swings
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Signs of Stress
– “This is too much”
– “I can’t cope”
– “They’ll think badly of me”
COGNITIVE – “This won’t change”
– “I should be able to cope”
– “I must get this done”
– “I haven’t got time!”
 Long-term consequences of stress

– Burnout – Stomach problems

– Heart disease – Ulcers

– High blood pressure – Fatigue

– Depression – Insomnia

– Anxiety – Low resistance to infection

– Skin disorders – Weight gain

– Migraines – Diabetes

– Bowel Problems
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HOW TO
MANAGE
STRESS
1. Practice good infection control habits
2. Take care of your physical health
3. Maintain a routine
4. Control what you can and
let go of the rest
5. If not….. Distract!
6. Communicate your feelings
8. Take a break from social media
9. Ask for help
10. Write down what youre grateful for
11. Take time for prayer and
meditation
12. Manage your time

Eisenhower Matrix
BURDENS
ADVENTURE
Serenity Prayer

“Grant me the courage to change the things I

can change, the serenity to accept the things I
can’t change, and the wisdom to know the
difference.”
--Reinhold Niebuhr, Serenity Prayer