stress

Presented by: Wan Nur Hasyimah bt Wan Hanafi

Topic: Tips on managing stress

Prepared for: Sir Mohamed Ishak Badarudin

General purpose : To inform the audience about stress

Specific purpose : To inform the audience on what they can do to manage their stress

• Central idea: In order to manage stress, people can share their feelings, keep their sense of humor and lead a healthy lifestyle

What is stress???• The term stress was first employed in a biological

context by the endocrinologist Hans Selye in the 1930s.

• Stress is a term used to describe the body and mind’s reaction to everyday tensions and pressures

• Some stresses get you going and they are good for you. However, when the stresses undermine both our mental and physical health they are bad

• When the person perceives a threat, their nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol.

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How to manage stress??

1. Share your feelings

Talk to a trusted friend Expressing what you’re going throughMake decision wisely on what you are

going to do next

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2. Keep your sense of humor 

Do something you enjoy every dayMake yourself laughLearn how to relax

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3. Lead a healthy lifestyle

Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress.

Eat a healthy diet because well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress

Have adequate sleep and rest

Conclusion….

• Stress is simply a fact of nature. It is the forces from the inside or outside world that affecting the individual.

• You can protect yourself by learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and taking steps to reduce its harmful effects.

Thank you for listening….