Something about Stress

Unmanaged or poorly managed stress has been linked to a variety of negative health outcomes:
linked to a variety of negative health outcomes:
• Headache
• AnxietyAnxiety
• Depression
• Poor sleep
• Increased heart rate and blood pressure
• Skin problems
• Weakened immune system
• Disease

Muscular Symptoms of Distress
• Tension headache
• FFrowniing
• Gritting or grinding teeth zJaw pain Jaw pain
• Stuttering or stammering
• Trembling lips or handsTrembling lips or hands
• Muscle tension
• Neck ache
• Back pain
• Aggressive body language

Increased sensitivity to light or sound zLightheadedness dizziness or faintness Lightheadedness, dizziness, or faintness
• Ringing in ears
• Blushing D th
• Dry mouth
• Frequent bouts of cold and flu
• Hives or rashes
• Heartburn, stomach cramping, nausea
• Difficulty breathing zIncreased perspiration Increased perspiration
• Frequent urination
• Diarrhea


Behavioral Symptoms of Stress

Inattention to dress or hygiene Nervous habits (foot tapping fingernail biting)
Nervous habits (foot tapping, fingernail biting)
• Pacing
• Increased frustration and irritability
• OOverreacti tion tto small thi ll things
• Reduced work efficiency or productivity
• Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
• Fast or mumbled speech
• Social withdrawal Constant fatigue Constant fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Weight change without diet or exercise change

Your attitudde Your outlook
“Life is 10% what happens to
appe you and 90% how you react to it.”


Laughter is the Best Medicine
• Reduces heart disease
• Releases endorphins
• Exercises your face
• Burns 3.5 calories per minute
• Improves breathing

100 laughs = 10 minutes on bike = 10 minutes on rower

Manage & Maximize Stress
Surround yourself with positive people

Minimize & Manage Stress
Accept
– that people are not perfect,
– that things will not always be perfect,
– that things willill go wrong
– that everyone is not you, and
– that some people are just jerks

that some people are just jerks
Will it really matter in 5…?

Minimize and Manage Stress
Lifestyle Changes:
• Exercise
• Sleep
• Diet
• Prepare/plan
• Relaxation techniques

-- May you be happy.