COPING WITH STRESS

COPING WITH STRESS - VENTILATION & PROBLEM SOLVING

Often stress occurs out of frustration and lack of communication. Bottling
up feelings would only accentuate stress. ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’. We
should develop a support network through friends or colleagues to talk with when they
are upset or worried. Many times the simple act of ‘getting it off the chest’ in an appropriate
manner will reduce ones stress level. we should learn positive ways to express our
feelings and desires. Writing a diary or notes may help release feelings but they should not
re-read what has been written.

Problem-Solving

Positive orientation to problem-solving helps us to decrease
our distress, enhance their sense of control, and improve their quality of life. we should
strive to eliminate negative orientation to problem solving which could have a telling effect
on our health and lead to conflict relationships with colleagues at workplace. we should
try to -
• improve our rational problem-solving skills;
• avoid the tendency to be impulsive or careless; and
• avoid the tendency to shy away from problems when they crop up.