Managing Stress

Key to self-management is being able to work calmly under stress and pressure.

People who manage their stress…

• Are immediately aware of their feelings of rising stress
• Can calm themselves and deal with stress productively
• Are able to influence stressful events and act to improve the situation
• Maintain composure
• Control aggressive, hostile and irresponsible behavior
• Know when to push back and when to let go
• Have learned “not to sweat the small stuff”

People who cannot manage their stress…

• Don’t realize that stress is our reaction to an event
• Develop physical responses to stress – anxiety, tension, moodiness, irritability, etc.
• Are unable to concentrate
• Become forgetful
• Can’t think clearly
• Tend to worry about the future
• Act impulsively
• Have a low frustration level

Tips for developing stress management…

• Anticipate change
• Learn to anticipate and tolerate uncertainty
• Find relaxation techniques that work for you
• Seek the support of others
• Develop assertive behavior
• Become aware of your own reactions to stress – develop a healthier response
• Stop blaming yourself
• Learn to manage your time wisely
• Focus on the positive and the good
• Assume control only over what’s within your control

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