What is Stress?
A state of Mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

What is Anxiety?

• Feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an Uncertain outcome.
• Strong desire or concern to do something or for something to happen.

Causes of Workplace Stress

• Fear of being Laid off
• Overtime
• Rising Expectations
• Pressure
• Lack of Control
• Family Expectations and Responsibilities
• Social Status

Signs and Symptoms of Stress

• Pathological Disorders
• Stomach Problems
• Social Withdrawal
• Affects Work Performance
• Using Alcohol, smoking to cope up
• Feeling anxious, irritable, depressed
• Apathy, loss of interest at work
• Eating Unhealthy
• Problem Sleeping
• Fatigue
• Trouble Concentrating
• Muscle Tension, Headache
• Overeating

How to Manage Stress

• Reaching out to someone- coworkers, friends, family, counsellor
• Control your stress with Exercises and Nutritious Diet
• Sleep Management
• Time Management (Prioritize and Organize)
• Change your attitude towards your work
• Educate yourself
• Plan and Prepare
• Be Realistic
• Ask for Help
• Communicate
• Always look at the positive side
• Stay Happy