Stress Management
CBSE In-house training by
VIDYA BHUSHAN PANDEY
Resource person CBSE
Stress
•Stress is defined as a state of
mental or emotional strain
caused by adverse
circumstances.
•At one point or another, most
people deal with feelings of
stress.
How does stress affect
your brain and body?
• Stress affects both the brain and
body.
• Little bit of stress is good for
people to perform and protect
themselves but too much stress can
lead to fight, flight or freeze
response.
Does everyone respond to
stress the same way?
• No, Everyone Reacts
Differently To
Stressful Situations.
• Accordingly, Both
The Impact Of Stress
And The Coping
Styles Can Vary
From Person To
Person.
Is It Expected To Experience
Stress During
Current Situation?
• Yes, the COVID-19
pandemic can be a
stressful situation for a
lot of people.
• However, most people
can overcome the stress
while a few may be
overwhelmed
I am feeling stressed, does
that mean I cannot work?
• It depends on how you react or respond
to stress.
• Most people manage stress well and
continue to function while a few may
have difficulty in coping with stress.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has had a
major effect on our lives. The need for
physical distancing and social
restrictions has led to many of us to
feeling socially isolated and left to deal
with situation on our own.
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36% peopleAre
natural. They
produce neither
stress nor
Happiness
Stress among
students
• Divided or distracted attention
• Disengaged from class
• Making inappropriate comments
• Refusing to work
• Shouting
• Mobile phones or gadgets
• Defensive nonverbal behaviors
• Crying
• Falling asleep in class
Importance of managing
Stress
Reduced Blood Pressure
Improved mental Health
Excel in academics
More concentration
Less distraction
Better sleep
Reduced tension
Better Physical health
Excel in outdoor games
Causes….
Some more Reasons of STRESS
Stress is a Product of many….
Positive and Negative stress
Types of stress
Cycle of
STRESS
Side Effects of STRESS
How to Help Your Child
Destress
• 1. Encourage your child to face
his/her fears, not run away from
them.
• 2. Tell your child that it is okay to
be imperfect.
• 3. Focus on the positives.
• 4. Schedule relaxing activities.
• 5. Model approach behavior, self-
care, and positive thinking.
• 6. Never give up
How to help your child
destress
• 7. Encourage good sleep hygiene.
• 8. Encourage your child to express his/her
anxiety.
• 9. Help your child to problem solve.
• 10. Stay calm
• 11. Practice relaxation exercises with your
child.
• 12. Reward your child's brave behaviors.
How to cope up
• Tip 1: Identify the sources of stress in your
life
• This isn't as straightforward as it sounds.
While it's easy to identify major stressors
such as
• changing jobs,
• moving, or
• Academic results,
• Peer pressure,
• Parental expectation
• going through a divorce,
• pinpointing the sources of chronic stress
can be more complicated.
Start a Stress
journal
• Each time you feel stressed,
keep track of it in your journal
or use a stress tracker on your
phone.
• What caused your stress (make
a guess if you’re unsure).
• How you felt, both physically
and emotionally.
• How you acted in response.
• Tip 2: Get moving
• Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel
good.
• Small activities can add up over the course of a day.
• Put on some music and dance around.
• Take your dog for a walk.
• Walk or cycle to the grocery store.
• Use the stairs at home or work rather than an
elevator.
• Park your car in the farthest spot in the lot and walk
the rest of the way.
• Pair up with an exercise partner and encourage each
other as you work out.
• Tip 3: Connect to others
• It's nature's natural stress reliever.
Network of close friends
1.Reach out to a colleague at work.
2.Help someone else by volunteering.
3.Have lunch or coffee with a friend.
4.Ask a loved one to check in with you
regularly.
5.Accompany someone to the movies
or a concert.
6.Go for a walk with a workout buddy.
7.Meet new people by taking a class or
joining a club.
Tip 4:Make time for fun and relaxation
You can reduce stress in your life by
carving out “me” time. If you regularly
make time for fun and relaxation, you'll
be in a better place to handle life's
stressors.
• Set aside leisure time.
• Do something you enjoy every day.
• Keep your sense of humor.
• Take up a relaxation practice. yoga,
hit Gym, meditation, and deep
breathing
• Healthy Diet No junk Foods
•Tip 5: Manage your time better
• Don't over-commit yourself. Avoid scheduling
things back-to-back or trying to fit too much into
one day.
• Prioritize tasks. Make a list of tasks you have to
do
• Break projects into small steps. step at a time,
rather than taking on everything at once.
• Delegate responsibility. You'll be letting go of
unnecessary stress in the process.
Tip 6: Maintain balance with a healthy lifestyle
• Eat a healthy diet. Be mindful of what you eat. Start your
day right with breakfast, and keep your energy up and
your mind clear with balanced, nutritious meals
• Reduce caffeine and sugar. By reducing the amount of
coffee, soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar snacks in your
diet,
• Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Self-medicating
with alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from
stres
• Get enough sleep. Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as
well as your body.
Tip 7:Learn to relieve stress in the
moment
• When you're frazzled by your morning commute,
stuck in a stressful meeting at work, or fried from
another argument with your spouse, you need a
way to manage your stress levels right now.
• The fastest way to reduce stress is by taking a deep
breath and using your senses—By viewing a
favorite photo, smelling a specific scent, listening
to a favorite piece of music, tasting a piece of gum,
or hugging a pet,
So,
Enjoy your LIFE
as
it comes to You
Thank you !

Stress Management.pptx

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    Stress Management CBSE In-housetraining by VIDYA BHUSHAN PANDEY Resource person CBSE
  • 2.
    Stress •Stress is definedas a state of mental or emotional strain caused by adverse circumstances. •At one point or another, most people deal with feelings of stress.
  • 3.
    How does stressaffect your brain and body? • Stress affects both the brain and body. • Little bit of stress is good for people to perform and protect themselves but too much stress can lead to fight, flight or freeze response.
  • 4.
    Does everyone respondto stress the same way? • No, Everyone Reacts Differently To Stressful Situations. • Accordingly, Both The Impact Of Stress And The Coping Styles Can Vary From Person To Person.
  • 5.
    Is It ExpectedTo Experience Stress During Current Situation? • Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic can be a stressful situation for a lot of people. • However, most people can overcome the stress while a few may be overwhelmed
  • 6.
    I am feelingstressed, does that mean I cannot work? • It depends on how you react or respond to stress. • Most people manage stress well and continue to function while a few may have difficulty in coping with stress. • The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. The need for physical distancing and social restrictions has led to many of us to feeling socially isolated and left to deal with situation on our own.
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    36% peopleAre natural. They produceneither stress nor Happiness
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    Stress among students • Dividedor distracted attention • Disengaged from class • Making inappropriate comments • Refusing to work • Shouting • Mobile phones or gadgets • Defensive nonverbal behaviors • Crying • Falling asleep in class
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    Importance of managing Stress ReducedBlood Pressure Improved mental Health Excel in academics More concentration Less distraction Better sleep Reduced tension Better Physical health Excel in outdoor games
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    Stress is aProduct of many….
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    How to HelpYour Child Destress • 1. Encourage your child to face his/her fears, not run away from them. • 2. Tell your child that it is okay to be imperfect. • 3. Focus on the positives. • 4. Schedule relaxing activities. • 5. Model approach behavior, self- care, and positive thinking. • 6. Never give up
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    How to helpyour child destress • 7. Encourage good sleep hygiene. • 8. Encourage your child to express his/her anxiety. • 9. Help your child to problem solve. • 10. Stay calm • 11. Practice relaxation exercises with your child. • 12. Reward your child's brave behaviors.
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    How to copeup • Tip 1: Identify the sources of stress in your life • This isn't as straightforward as it sounds. While it's easy to identify major stressors such as • changing jobs, • moving, or • Academic results, • Peer pressure, • Parental expectation • going through a divorce, • pinpointing the sources of chronic stress can be more complicated.
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    Start a Stress journal •Each time you feel stressed, keep track of it in your journal or use a stress tracker on your phone. • What caused your stress (make a guess if you’re unsure). • How you felt, both physically and emotionally. • How you acted in response.
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    • Tip 2:Get moving • Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel good. • Small activities can add up over the course of a day. • Put on some music and dance around. • Take your dog for a walk. • Walk or cycle to the grocery store. • Use the stairs at home or work rather than an elevator. • Park your car in the farthest spot in the lot and walk the rest of the way. • Pair up with an exercise partner and encourage each other as you work out.
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    • Tip 3:Connect to others • It's nature's natural stress reliever. Network of close friends 1.Reach out to a colleague at work. 2.Help someone else by volunteering. 3.Have lunch or coffee with a friend. 4.Ask a loved one to check in with you regularly. 5.Accompany someone to the movies or a concert. 6.Go for a walk with a workout buddy. 7.Meet new people by taking a class or joining a club.
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    Tip 4:Make timefor fun and relaxation You can reduce stress in your life by carving out “me” time. If you regularly make time for fun and relaxation, you'll be in a better place to handle life's stressors. • Set aside leisure time. • Do something you enjoy every day. • Keep your sense of humor. • Take up a relaxation practice. yoga, hit Gym, meditation, and deep breathing • Healthy Diet No junk Foods
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    •Tip 5: Manageyour time better • Don't over-commit yourself. Avoid scheduling things back-to-back or trying to fit too much into one day. • Prioritize tasks. Make a list of tasks you have to do • Break projects into small steps. step at a time, rather than taking on everything at once. • Delegate responsibility. You'll be letting go of unnecessary stress in the process.
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    Tip 6: Maintainbalance with a healthy lifestyle • Eat a healthy diet. Be mindful of what you eat. Start your day right with breakfast, and keep your energy up and your mind clear with balanced, nutritious meals • Reduce caffeine and sugar. By reducing the amount of coffee, soft drinks, chocolate, and sugar snacks in your diet, • Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs may provide an easy escape from stres • Get enough sleep. Adequate sleep fuels your mind, as well as your body.
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    Tip 7:Learn torelieve stress in the moment • When you're frazzled by your morning commute, stuck in a stressful meeting at work, or fried from another argument with your spouse, you need a way to manage your stress levels right now. • The fastest way to reduce stress is by taking a deep breath and using your senses—By viewing a favorite photo, smelling a specific scent, listening to a favorite piece of music, tasting a piece of gum, or hugging a pet,
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    So, Enjoy your LIFE as itcomes to You Thank you !