Communication & Stress

Communication and Stress Management Presented by: 1234-

Sami Hassan Kawther Mohammed Seham Abd Elhameed Khalid Qasem

What Is Stress?

Stress…

... is an internal alarm system

that prepares your body for action in response to any real or perceived threat or fear. In moderation, stress is natural, normal and necessary.

Other Peoples’ Behavior work Health Issues

Common Events Misunderstandings

Little Frustrations

Money

Symptoms (1) Physical Reactions Difficulty breathing •Muscle aches/headaches •

(2) Emotional Reactions •Getting angry easily •Feeling tired •Difficulty concentrating

(3) Behavioral Reactions •Easily agitated •Avoiding friends, family

Stress management Stress management is a decisionmaking process. When we are under stress, there are three major ways we can deal with it ; The AAAbc’s of Stress A – alter it A – avoid it A – accept it b – building our resistance c – changing our perception

* Alter : removing the source of stress by changing something. Problem solving, direct communication, organizing, planning, and time management are common techniques for altering stress. * Avoid : removing oneself from the stressful situation.

To conserve stress energy, people sometimes need to walk away, say “No, withdraw.

*Accept

= equipping oneself physically and mentally for stress.

*building = building resistance • Physically– proper diet, regular aerobic exercise, and systematic relaxation techniques. • Mentally- taking time for mental health, and getting clear about goals/values/priorities. • Socially- by building and maintaining support systems.

* change:

• Change the way you perceive the situation or yourself. Changing unrealistic expectations and irrational belief is a good start. • Building self-esteem and cultivating a positive attitude.

Is Stress good or bad for us ? 

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Some amount of stress is essential for us to excel in life. This is good stress or “EUSTRESS” But when stress is too much then it reduces performance. This is bad stress or “DISTRESS “

Is STRESS good or bad for us ? All stresses can be GOOD So all efforts should be to convert all stresses into EUSTRESS –This can be achieved by stress management techniques

Stress and Performance:

Stress and Performance:

Eustress

Stress and Performance:

Distress

Stress and Performance Dealing more effectively with stress improves performance and the quality of life

It is like salt and pepper to life

How to Handle Stress 

Stress Management Techniques • A Set goals • B. Establish priorities • C. Take time out • E. Think positively • F. Have a sense of humor

• G. Communicate • H. Make decisions • I. Get support

Communication It is the transmission of a message from a sender to a receiver in a different ways. It needs a ways to get stressful feelings outside of your body and onto an external source. Communicating consider an important one of these ways.

Is the stressed person considers sender or receiver?

What do you need as stressed person A soft massage helps loosen muscle tightness and encourages deep breathing, which in turn, will help you get rid of stress' physical manifestations. You need an external source to get stressful feelings outside of your body .

But there are three ways of communication: 2.

Communications with your God

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Communications with your self

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Communications with others

Communications with your God (Having faith) Keeping God at the Center of Life  Pray: Acknowledge and Submit to God’s Sovereign Control Over All Events

Communications with your self   

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Self understanding Self-control Recording your thoughts in a journal or diary is a great way to get stressful feelings outside of your body . your signals • • • •

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1. 2. 3. 4.

Listen Listen Listen Listen

to to to to

your your your your

body… feelings… spirit… relationships…

Listen to relaxing music

Communications with others Talk and confide to a person whom you trust : friend, parent, teacher, relative, etc. Friends and family are some of your greatest sources of stress relief. They are there to offer help and guidance. Take this help, and talk your way toward a more sane life!

Effective Communication is needed 

Share information with employees to reduce uncertainty about their jobs and futures.

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Developing effective communication skills can help us avoid stressful misunderstandings ,false assumptions and costly mistakes.

Effective communication can also reduce unnecessary resentments and tension in our relationships. 

Taking the time to communicate effectively builds: • Trust, • Better understanding, • Cooperation, • Harmony,

summary When you find yourself getting stressed, it's important to remember that communicating your feelings or venting frustrations are great ways to take the pressure off your heavy heart and onto someone who can help you.

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