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What is organizational stress?

• GET PLENTY OF REST • "a condition arising out of interaction of people with their jobs and characterizes by changes within people that forces them to drift apart from normal functioning".
• Has its origins both in the job and the individual • Extra-organizational stressors : societal and technological changes Some Sources of organizational stress • High Stress job : hectic schedule and complex job responsibilities • • Job Role: Overload, Too many Assignments and Responsibilities Improper Working Condition: physical aspects of work environment • Under-utilization of skills • Organizational Politics: Overall Culture and Climate of Organizations.
Some tips to manage stress • • • FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING STRESS IN YOUR LIFE BELIEVE IN YOUR ABILITY TO COPE LEARN RELAXATION EXERCISES • GET A GRIP ON GUILT • TALK TO A FRIEND • DEVELOP LEISURE ACTIVITIES • ESTABLISH A REGULAR EXERCISE ROUTINE • • • • EAT A BALANCED DIET IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS LEARN TO ACCEPT AND ADAPT TO CHANGE LEARN MANAGE YOUR TIME BETTER • GET SPIRITUAL • CLARIFY YOUR GOALS • PLAN YOUR LIFE/WORK AND WORK THE PLAN • GET PROFESSIONAL HELP – A PSYCHOLOGIST OR A DOCTOR Beware!!!
STRESS KILLS!!!

It is estimated that 75% to 85% of all medical problems are related to stress.

Mismanaged stress hurts and even kills us.

MANAGE YOUR STRESS For further advice or assistance, call hotline 188 or visit website www.lifeplus.govmu.org Email: lifeplus@govmu.org Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions NPF Building, Beau Bassin Tel: 4665310 Fax: 4661290 Managed stress makes us productive and happy.
Effects of good stress Good stress or eustress – is the spark that drives us to achieve more, improve the quality of our lives to fight for a cause or simply have the vision for a big future project.

It pushes you to fight, change, grow or adapt to adversity.

Such a stress might be beneficial to someone’s life.

However, it is important to note that too little stress leads to boredom.
Too little stress might also indicate lack of low self esteem and motivation; unfulfilled dreams and desires, unable to reach one’s goals and full potential.

Eustress positively affects our activities: It helps us in being creative and in bringing inspiration in what we want to be and in what we want to achieve.

Effects of bad stress Long term exposure to stress can leave you more vulnerable to illnesses.
Stress actually speeds up wear and tear on many areas of your body which can make you appear much older than your age.

Bad stress in its extreme form can carry with it functional disabilities for an individual and may even make him or her suicidal.

Family responsibilities and everyday demands of professional life may appear to be very burdensome.
Some sources of stress • Death of your spouse or your partner • Divorce or separation • Major illness or injury • • • • Loss of job Problems with the Law/ Imprisonment Retirement Illness or injury in your close family • Marriage or moving in with a partner Pregnancy Loan, mortgage and debt • • • Changing jobs or new job • Gaining a new family member either through birth or adoption • Moving to a new house or major renovation • Unexpected accident or trauma • Changes at work/ increased demands • Caring for the elderly or a sick relative • • Financial worries Examinations, extra study What is stress?
Stress is the body’s reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response.

It is what you feel when you react to pressure from the outside world ( family, job, studies, friends) or from inside yourself (wanting to get promoted fast, or worrying about one’s status or from a low self esteem) Good stress Stress is not always bad.

In fact a little bit of stress is good.

It helps us to push ourselves to do things well.


A little stress can help keep you on your toes ready to rise to a challenge.

Good stress can also inspire a person to achieve a goal, to become more confident or to become physically stronger.

Bad stress When there is too much stress or pressure on us, it is known as distress.

Negative of bad stress connotes strain, as it puts up too much pressure on our body or mind.
Bad stress eats away at you little by little over time by subjecting you to a host of illnesses.

Bad stress can affect an individual in several ways: his or her body, behaviour, emotions and health.

The body can be affected by an increased heart rate, high blood pressure or tense contracted muscles.

Bad stress can make a person have behavioural problems such as aggressivity, sleep difficulties, emotional outbursts or eating disorders.
In terms of thoughts, a person may have difficulty in concentrating, negative self critical thoughts and frequent forgetfulness.

Effects of bad stress on emotions can take the form of anxiety, depression, guilt or shame or loneliness.