Occupational Stress
9:46 AM
Mahendra
Have you ever heard of a cardiac arrest, blockage in angina, high cholesterol and high diabetic to an employee in the age group of 30 to 40, 20 years back ? But, it is common nowadays due to stress we are experience in our official work. Stress, in essence, is a feeling of doubt about being able to cope, a perception that the resources available do not match the demands made. When it persists, stress can cause physical and psychological ill-health and adversely affect social functioning.
Syndrome of Occupational stress:
Restless sleep, loss of appetite, headache, a complete sense of exhaustion, difficulty in concentrating, job dissatisfaction, low morale, alienation, short-temper and irritation are the symptoms of stress. During stress, as a pre-programmed biological system, brain activates hormone release, pulse, respiration, muscles (which is called as flight response) to defend the alarming situation. Every person faces this situation, but repetition of the same in frequent intervals is a cause of concern. Continuing the body in such constant state of activation damages the biological systems. Such recurrent disbalance causes fatigue and curtails the bodily ability to defend.
Remedy to Stress:
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (NIOSH) research suggested examples of individual and situational factors that can help to reduce the effects of stressful working conditions include the following:
- Balance between work and family or personal life
- Create support network of friends and coworkers and talk out openly
- Maintain relaxed and positive outlook/attitude
- Change the motto – No one is perfect – perform the best
- Have realistic expectations
- Have a balanced diet
- Practice relaxation and meditation
- Thorough medical check up at frequent intervals
Tips for relaxation at Office
- Right Posture
- Eye Exercise
- Neck Relaxation
- Shoulder Exercise
- Breathing Exercise
Stress Management through Promotion of Mental Health
M - Money Management, Minimize needs, Meditation
E - Earnest Expectations, Enjoy the work you do
N - Avoid Negative thinking
T - Try to be happy Today
A - Accept and Adopt Reality
L - Avoid Loneliness
H - Develop good Hobbies
E - Live in good Environment. Express yourself clearly
A - Be Active and have positive Attitude
L - Try to Learn more and Manage Life
T - Have realistic Targets and Tackle one at a time
H - Maintain Healthy life style
Easiest Method to De-Stress
