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Session 1

Apply Stress Management Techniques

Self-management is the ability to control and regulate our emotions, thoughts, and behaviour as per the situation.
Self-management is also known as self-control or self-regulation. It helps us in achieving pre-determined goals
by regulating our actions, organising our time, and taking responsibility for our decisions.
Self-management can be defined as our ability to:
v manage our tasks and goals successfully.
v function amicably with others.
v control feelings, emotions, and activities.

v tolerate unpleasant situations.
v deal with difference of opinion with others.
v learn new ideas sincerely.
v handle ourselves and work towards reaching goal.

Stress and Its Types

Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It is our body’s reaction to a challenge or demand. It can
come from any event or thought that makes us feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress means different things
to different people. To an executive, the challenge of meeting a deadline may be equally stressful as to a singer
performing at a live concert. To a driver, it can be the hassles of heavy traffic. To a student, it can be the pressure
of doing well in the exams.
Types of Stress

Eustress Distress
(Good Stress) (Bad Stress)

Stress can be either positive (Good) or negative (Bad).

v Positive Stress: Stress which results from exhilarating experiences can be positive. A little stress is important
to keep us going. It gives a zing to life and the edge that rejuvenates us.
Just imagine you have received an unexpected promotion in office. Doesn’t your heart start beating faster?
Think of a student who was not expecting good marks in English, but when the results were announced he

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