Managing stress..........................................a book review

Managing Stress -By David

Fontana

A Review by:NIKITA BHATKAR

“The Author was a British

psychologist, parapsychologist and author. He

was Professor of Psychology at the

Cardiff University.”

David J.F. Fontana(1/11/1935) to (18/10/2010)

What is stress• Doctors call it in terms of

physiological mechanisms• Psychologists in terms of

behavior change• Some say its natural• Some say its even desirable• Others say its something that we

suffer from

“STRESS IS A DEMAND MADE UPON THE ADAPTIVE

CAPACITIES OF MIND AND BODY”

Types of stress

Eustress• It is termed as good stress.• Stress that is healthy or

gives one a feeling of fulfillment or other positive feelings. It’s a process of gaining new potentials.

Distress• It is termed as a bad stress.• It’s a severe strain resulting

from exhaustion or an accident.

Sources of stress SOCIAL

CREER

SPIRITUAL

HEALTHFINANCIAL

INTELLECTUAL

FAMILYA

Physiological response Alarm (resistance)Stage of resistanceStage of exhaustion

NORMAL RESISTANCE LEVEL

Biological responses

Biological responses

High blood pressure

Exhaustion

Increased Gland Activity

Sleep Deprivation

Increased Respiration

Increased heart rate

Fight for Flight

response

Effects of too much stress• Cognitive effect• Emotional effect• General behavior effect

ABC Strategy

A=Awareness

B=Balance

C=Control

Ways to manage stressAction Oriental Approach• Manage your time• Manage your Environment• Manage your peopleEmotional Approach• Use rational and positive

thinking• Use affirmations and

imaginary to overcome short-term negative thinking.

Acceptance oriental Approach• Psychological level:

meditation, reassessing our thoughts & feelings

• Physical level: exercises, yoga, physical activities

• Behavioral level: responding with calmness.

Conclusion • To control your stress, conduct a job

analysis, so that you know your most important priorities at work.

• Learn good time management strategies, so that you can handle your priorities effectively.

• Try to let go of negative thinking habits, and become a positive thinker

• Create defenses against stressful

situations that you cannot control – use your network, be sure to get enough exercise and sleep, and learn how to relax.

Leave stressStart living

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