ࡱ> >@=% Vbjbj%% "&GGV l$-        ,,,,,,,$. 0,     ,   ,      ,  ,  *,  A~ L+,,0-b+61>1, Managing Stress in the Workplace The 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and its aftermaththe anthrax attacks, the sniper attacks, continued terror alerts, and the war on terror may make some of us more vulnerable to stress reactions such as anger, fear, headaches, or sleeping problems. How can you manage stress where you work? What is stress? Stress is a natural response to the challenges, changes and pressures of life. When not handled properly, stress can seriously affect your concentration, energy level, health, mood and productivity. There are two types of stress: positive stresswhich helps make life interesting and helps us do a good job; and negative stresswhich can be ultimately destructive to your body. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help you manage your stress and at the same time make your life more enjoyable! Investigate If you are feeling stressed, the first step to solving your problems requires detective work. Look for sources of worry or frustration in your relationships and environment. Know yourself and how well you are sleeping, eating and balancing/managing your work and home relationships. Discovering these connections will help you analyze what is really bothering you. Internal Personal Stressors Confidence and self- acceptance levels Trust issues External Personal Stressors Job stability or change Economy / finances Change of location Threat of war or terrorism Family and personal relationships Divorce or separations Death of family or friends Shifts in responsibilities Workplace Stressors Role ambiguity and conflict No opportunity for promotion Restrictive, untrusting culture Downward communication Little performance feedback Centralized decision-making Punitive appraisal systems Lack of support Lack of cohesiveness Work-group conflict Resolving Crises Address conflict in a timely way. emulate. Focus on the task, not personalities. Identify the source of conflict, structural or interpersonal. Learn from conflict. Model the attitudes and behaviors you want your employees/coworkers to In the case of an argument-type conflict with a coworker or family member, fight or flight (verbal attacks or avoidance) reactions may be feel natural. However, a more productive approach to the situation is the following: Allow time to cool off. Assess the situation. Dont slip into an avoidance mode. Negotiate solutions. State the issue to the other person. These practices help promote win-win situations. More Tips Appreciate nature. Ask for help when you need it. Believe in yourself, you have the power to solve your problems. Breathe deeply. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Laugh out loud. Plan for a mini-vacation or reward. Share your thoughts & feelings with someone you trust. Take time for hobbies and creative activities. Turn stress into motivation to change. This information was developed by the Community Resilience Project, which was administered by the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and the Community Services Boards of Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Loudoun. This FEMA-funded crisis counseling project was established to help Northern Virginians understand and cope with their reactions to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon and its aftermath. 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