STRESS KILLS. REDUCING & MANAGING STRESS.

The workplace environment is becoming more stressful and it will definitely continue to build-up due to modern reality.

Identifying the causes and symptoms of stress, to monitoring your response to pressure, and implementing coping strategies, are obviously a welcome idea.

Stress by many has been called " the invisible killer disease". It is a disease that is gradually becoming more like daily routine to almost everybody, your organization, and any of the person in it, so you cannot ignore it.

Stress will probably affect all of us at some time in our lives. Reducing stress in your life so that it continues to push you towards your personal goals without destroying your health.

What is stress? Stress is defined as any activity that disturbs a person's healthy mental and physical well being. It occurs when the body is required to work beyond its normal capabilities. The results of stress are harmful.

Stress is caused by a failure to balance conflicting demands.

What to do when you notice stress...

* Spot stress warning signals and act. When you cannot balance conflicting demands, know that stress is knocking.

* Take time out to relax when you notice conflicting demands.

* Avoid the habit of taking work home.

* Monitor your eating habits.

* Avoid routinely working late and on weekends.

* Learn to listen to what your body tells you as objectively as you can.

* Regular headaches is a serious warning sign.