What is Stress?
The body's alarm system
What is stress?
The bodies natural response to stress
What is fight-or-flight mode?
Bouncing back stronger in response to stress rather than feeling overwhelmed.
What is resilience?
Low mood, nervousness, on edge, feeling drained
What is the impact of stress on mental wellbeing?
Deep breathing, laughter therapy, quick movement, sensory grounding
What are fast & fun stress busters?
Like a pressure cooker, if we don't let the steam out, it can blow.
What is stress?
Headaches, muscle tension, and fatigue
What are physical signs of stress?
What is resilience?
Increased workplace accidents, absenteeism, and burnout.
What is the impact of stress on safety?
Stress balls, fidget toys, or squeezing a pillow
What is tactile relaxation?
This form of stress can be thought of as 'short bursts' such as a deadline rush.
What is acute stress?
Mood swings, frustration, irritability
What are emotional signs of stress?
When you look for your good qualities.
What is positive self talk?
Leading to errors, lack of focus, and lower efficiency
What is the impact of stress on productivity?
Physical activity that you enjoy; such as yoga, jogging, or weightlifting
What is a regular exercise?
This form of stress can be thought of as an accumulation of long term ongoing workload pressure.
What is chronic stress?
Procrastination, overeating, avoiding work
What are behavioral signs of stress?
When you note what you are grateful for or appreciative of.
What is practicing gratitude?
Contributes to high blood pressure, weakened immune function, and anxiety.
What are health concerns related to stress?
establishing boundaries between work and personal life, and scheduled downtime
What is work-life balance?
A physiological and psychological response to events or conditions in the workplace that are detrimental to health and well-being
What is occupational stress?
These two stress hormones are critical to the bodies fight-or flight mode.
What are cortisol and adrenaline?
What is the 'pep talk challenge'?
A tense work environment, reduced morale, and increased turnover rate
What is the impact of stress on workplace culture?
spend free time with friends, family, community, or support groups for emotional support
What are social connections?