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Stress Management Part I - Class Notes Stress is a state of di . of discomfort experienced by an individual. It is an inseparable part of work life. Stress is defi fined as a state of mental and emotional pressure or strain, caused by challenging or : ir ivi ging or unfavourable circumstances, It is an outside force that rules an individual’s feelings and behaviour, Features of Stress: | * Stress is not necessarily bad in itself. It also has positive value. * Stress is additive. It build up. Each new and persistent stressor adds to an individual’s stress level. * Stress occurs due to discrepancies between situational demand and the employee’s ability to fulfil those demands, in essence, it is the imbalance between the perceived state and desired state, resulting in psychological, physiological and behavioural deviations. + It is common to both the genders. + It is symptomatic. Potential stress appears with the symptoms. If the potential stress is ignored it leads to actual stress. + Stress is an interactive concept. It comes from interaction of the human being with the environment. + Stress is related to the attitude of the person. Stress does not occur when the person is having an indifferent attitude. Classification of Stress: Eustress: It refers to positive stress, wherein the situation offers an opportunity to the + Eustress: j vidual t ain somethin t is seen as a Mme tivator that encourages peopl 5 i something. ss ndividual to g ve: Everstudy Classes www.everstudy.co.in Page | 1 ve _—_—_— Sn oe ee —_—_—