Stress Causes amp Prevention By Dr Raja Roy Choudhury Founder amp Managing Director MindCare Counseling Center P Ltd Ex Chief Happiness Officer IIT Madras CII Safety Symposium amp Exposition Kolkata ID: 165946
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Workplace Stress -Causes & Prevention
ByDr. Raja Roy ChoudhuryFounder & Managing DirectorMindCare Counseling Center P Ltd.Ex Chief Happiness Officer, IIT MadrasCII Safety Symposium & Exposition, KolkataOctober 04, 2012Slide2
#1 KillerWHO: 3 OUT 5 Physician Visits are due to stress related problemsOver half of the global business population (53.8%) have experienced an appreciable rise in their workplace stress over the last two years (India are on or near the average for appreciable increase in workplace stress. 57.35%)More than one fifth of business people internationally have experienced a severe rise in workplace stress over the same periodA study by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations found that India’s rapid economic expansion has boosted corporate profits and employee incomes, but has also sparked a surge in workplace stress and lifestyle diseasesSTRESS FACTSSlide3
Proportion of workplace stress levels which have increased appreciably in the last two years Slide4
Proportion of workplace stress levels which have increased appreciably in the last two years – by business sector Slide5
66% CEO's in India are stressed out and 11% find it too much to handle says ASSOCHAM50% of employees in India are stressedOut of which 30% suffer from addiction or marital discord The remaining 20% are diagnosed with clinical depression 49% of employees under stress suffer from upset stomach or nausea While 71% say that under stress they feel they are not productive and cry regularly Indian Statistics Slide6
Where is your life pulling you?Slide7
Stress is defined as, “Any event which may make demands upon the organism, set in motion a non- specific bodily response which leads to a variety of Temporary or Permanent physiological, psychological or Structural Changes”- (Hans Selye)What is Stress?Slide8
When does Stress Occur?When there is ImbalanceResources Internal & ExternalDemandsPersonal Socio AttitudeSlide9
Causes of stress at workplace Intrinsic to job Poor physical conditions Work overload Time pressuresPhysical dangers ( etc) Role in organisationRole ambiguity leads to conflictsBeing responsible for others
Conflicts across orgnasitional boundaries Career development Stepping into a pair of senior shoes Not getting recognition and rewarded Security at work front ????Thwarted ambitions Relationship at work Poor relations with seniors, peers & juniorsDelegation issues Organisational structure & climate Little or no participation in decision making A lots of Dos & Don’ts Office gossips/ politicsLack of transparency / effective communication Financial issues IndividualLevels of anxiety Levels of neuroticism Tolerance for ambiguity Type A behavioural patterns ( from the Big Five Personality model)Extra- organisational Family problems Life crises
Anxiety/ depressive mood
Constipation/
diarrohea
Smoking/ Escapist drinking
High BP/ Cholesterol
Ischemic Heart
Headache/ body ache
Lack of motivation/ desire
Job dissatisfaction
Coronary heart & related diseases
Major
Behavioural
Issues Slide10Slide11
How to cope up with stressKeys to HappinessSlide12
Laughter is the best stress busterAnd laughing 100 times equals 10 minutes of working out on a rowing machine or 15 minutes of cyclingHow to cope up with stressSlide13
Humor is a presence in the world-like grace and shines on everybodyA wonderful stress reducerAn antidote Relieves tensionWe often laugh hardest when we have been feeling most tensedDone sensitively, laughter is a great gift to people you care aboutHumorSlide14
LEARN TO RELAXSlide15
Lack of Sleep:FatigueLoss of ConcentrationIrritabilityInability to cope with stressGood Sleep:Wake-up refreshedGood day-time energyWake-up naturally before alarm goes offRestful sleep(7- 8 Hours per day)Slide16
Football & Intermission2 Major Issues:PacingWork-Leisure balanceTime-out & LeisureSlide17
Most of the stress is due to: Unrealistic expectations from self and others????Realistic expectationsSlide18
Technique used to change the way you look at things in order to feel better about them.Most powerful & creative stress reducerThe key to reframing is to recognize that there are many ways to interpret situationsWater in GlassTry to find out the Positive Side of life & be Less Negative in every occurrences in life!Reframing situationsSlide19
A problem shared is a problem halved!Develop a support system: Relatives, friends, co-workers, etcOnce shared, forget it. Do not share with everyone!Person who shares should be capable of sharing the stressWrite a letter to the person at whom are vexed: do not send, do not re- read just tear it off!Ventilation/ SupportSlide20
Assertiveness TrainingRole Playing:Draw LinesSet limitsSpeak up!Say ‘No’!Don’t say YesWhen you want to say no!Slide21
Assertiveness Training Cont’dRemove irrational beliefsBroken record techniquesAccept criticismSilenceSlide22
What can organizations doTake responsibility to be a happy organizationbefore you become a successful organization Slide23
Anticipating & taking into account the human aspect of change Slide24
Orient & equip senior management to become Behavioural Health Facilitators-the concept of a Chief Happiness OfficerSlide25
Measurement induces behaviour 1. know your stress quotient2. avail your personality reckoner3. where is your life pulling you?
4. know your happiness quotientSlide26
Giving employees the means to achieve fulfillment at work Slide27
Health at work place extends beyond the company gateSlide28
Just as in good times you need to celebrate with themyou don’t leave them during their bad times,Slide29
Annual Stress Score Slide30
Are you happy ?In case you doubt it, please don’t hesitate to connect with Raja to know your happiness quotient. Email: raja@mindcareservices.comWebsite: www.mindcareservices.com