Managing Stress to Enhance Performance

Article by Nikhil Desai

What is Stress?

Stress is our response to any situation we find challenging, frightening, or difficult. It is what our body or mind experiences as we adjust to our continually changing environment.

All of us know how it feels like to be physically exhausted and mentally tired.

A small amount of stress is useful; it increases interest and motivation.

However, when the changes and challenges become too great and influence our lives adversely over a period of time they can lead to physical or emotional breakdown.

Sources of Stress

Environmental:

Noise, crowding
Cluttered Space
Heights
Confined spaces

Social:

Relationship problems
Work relationships
Crowds, parties, strangers
Unreliable or moody people

Institutional:

Rules, regulations
Restrictions, bureaucracy
Meetings, formalities
Office politics

Major Life Events:

Getting married
Moving to a new house
Having a child
Promotion or job loss

Daily Issues:

Rush-hour traffic
Misplacing things
Being put on hold on the telephone
Searching for a parking spot

Stress Busters

Work off stress with physical activity
Practice yoga daily
Get enough sleep and rest to recharge your batteries
Avoid interpersonal conflicts
Learn to accept what you cannot change
Eliminate clutter from your life
Develop a positive attitude
Improve your listening skills
Relax with some music occasionally
Manage your time effectively

Author: Nikhil Desai, International Speaker, Motivator & Trainer
Email: ndesai@cexcellence.com
Website: www.cexcellence.com

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