Om July2022 Stress Management

NEW DELHI YMCA
INSTITUTE FOR OFFICE MANAGEMENT
STRESS AT WORKPLACE
Stress means different things to different people, BUT MOST COMMONLY, IT REFERS to both the
pressure a person is under and his reaction to that pressure
EFFECTS OF STRESS
Over a period of time we may be weakened by recurrent prolonged or severe stress
Effect of stress
AT PROFESSIONAL LEVEL IT AFFECTS OUR

• performance • emotional stability
• life expectations • openness to others
• ability to take decisions • ability to listen and empathize
• relationships • mental alertness
• perception
STRESS LEADS TO
• anger • fear of failure
• anxiety • loss of memory
• absenteeism • health problems
Sources/Causes/Reasons for stress

 Lack of/inadequate planning  Communication barriers
 Lack of group cohesiveness  Insecure job climate
 Policies and strategies  Inadequate authority
 Task demands(time pressure/work  Unrealistic expectations
deadlines)  Skills (inadequate/underused
 Lack of role clarity  Lack of job satisfaction
 Information overload  Financial pressure
 Environmental stress(commuting, lack of privacy in the office)
 Poor IPR (Relations, lack of support, personality clashes)
 Boss –egoistic/unnecessary interference/lack of trust/lack of appreciation/unjustified criticism
 Lack of opportunity  New work culture
SYMPTOMS
Loss of interest in life. Problems in communication;

Senses dulled. Inner confusion about one’s duties or roles.
Loss of sense of humor. Feelings of failure
Fear / Tension Depression / health gets affected
Feeling unwanted
Lack of trust decline in job performance
Forgetfulness Jealousy
Difficulty in decision making. Lack of concentration
problems in relationships Medical symptoms
MEDICAL SYMPTOMS
Excessive sweating, headache, breathlessness, insomnia(lack of sleep)/oversleeping, fast heartbeat, loss
of appetite/overeating, heart problems, high/low blood pressure etc.
HOW TO HANDLE STRESS
In order to handle stress it is important to prevent it. However, in case a situation does arise, there are
various techniques that can help. Choose the ones you think will work best for you and make them a
part of your daily life.
MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
1. PREVENT IT by being patient and relaxed even when faced with problems like overreacting to little
things that annoy you. Every time you let anger or frustration take control, it drains away good energy
and side tracks you from more important things. Therefore be patient.
2. ACCEPT THE SITUATION
3. LEARN TO USE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY
4. TAKE TIME OUT by spending a few minutes a day alone to break the routine. This helps ease
stress and gives you a better perspective of what’s around you. Indulge in pastimes like reading,
writing, painting, gardening, listening to music, physical exercises, go for brisk walks, go on
vacations or regular outings etc.
5. HAVE FAITH Many people feel spiritual guidance is beneficial in developing a sense of well-being
and maintaining balance in their lives. There are also relaxation training programmes like yoga or
other methods that teach stretching, breathing and meditation to increase your inner strength,
6. ACQUIRE A POSITIVE APPROACH to life having a positive attitude will help you assert yourself
and feel more in control. Instead of saying, “I can’t” practice saying, “I can”.
7. HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOUR Laughter can be one of the best medicines for stress.
8. SET GOALS If you set goals you can take better control of your life. Be realistic by starting with
small daily goals, then build up from there. Re-evaluate your goals from time to time and be prepared
to adjust them as changes occur in your life.
9. ESTABLISH PRIORITIES Make a list of tasks in order of priority. Concentrate on what’s really
important to you and drop those things that only waste your energy.
10. COMMUNICATE Suffering in silence only increases the stress you build up inside. Talk over your
feelings and concerns with your family, a friend.
11.TAKE DECISIONS Most people have no idea how much stress they can create for
themselves by resisting change. When it’s time to change old habits and move
forward, make your own character for the better.
11. GET SUPPORT Prolonged isolation contributes to stress-induced illness. Visit a COUNSELLOR
or a PSYCHIATRIST for severe problems.
12. MAKE YOURSELF USEFUL – Give yourself a reward – It can recharge your
psychological and emotional batteries.
14. ORGANISE YOUR WORK AREA - be organized

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NEW DELHI YMCA

INSTITUTE FOR OFFICE MANAGEMENT

AT PROFESSIONAL LEVEL IT AFFECTS OUR

Sources/Causes/Reasons for stress

Loss of interest in life. Problems in communication;

HOW TO HANDLE STRESS

2. ACCEPT THE SITUATION

3. LEARN TO USE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY

14. ORGANISE YOUR WORK AREA - be organized

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