Nicholas Angelo Lapid

Work SMaRTer Year 2: Tips on Coping with Stress in the Workplace A Webinar-Workshop with BI Employees Reminders. This webinar will be recorded. Please turn your microphones and cameras off. There will be a Q&A part of the program. Enjoy the discussion! Reminders. Kindly rename your zoom names as Workplace setting number_Surname, First Name 1 - Airport 2 - Field Offices 3 - Main Office 4 - Seaport Ex: 4_Santos, Jose Pedro Work SMaRTer Year 2: Tips on Coping with Stress in the Workplace A Webinar-Workshop with BI Employees Opening Prayer. Opening Remarks. MA. CAROL MAE G. PROTACIO, MSOT, OTRP Icebreaker Let's Talk about Stress Stress Stress is any type or form of strain in a physical, emotional, or psychological aspect. Stress is caused by different factors Stress Stress is caused by different factors 43% of adults suffer the effects of stress Physical effects headaches body pain muscle tensions fatigue 43% of adults suffer the effects of stress Emotional effects sudden angry outbursts mixed emotions feelings of guilt and hopelessness 43% of adults suffer the effects of stress Psychological effects anxiety depression lack of motivation restlessness overwhelming feelings When we are stressed, we usually feel anxiety, fear, dread, or uneasiness This is a normal reaction to stress Have you felt this before? Piled up work Not able to eat due to heavy workload Have you felt this before? Not able to submit outputs on time Getting scolded by your boss Occupational Stress stress we experience from our jobs which often comes from occupational duties Examples of Occupational Stress Stress from work demands Stress from lack of support at work Stress from workplace violence Stress from having few resources Stress from work control Stress from work roles Stress from work change Occupational Stress Stress from work demands, inadequate training, and being overworked feelings of excessive burnouts tasked by your superior officer to complete a task that you think you are not ready or trained enough to perform Occupational Stress Stress from lack of support at work from your peers, friends, and family who don't support you during work hours or your success in work conflict with one of your co-workers or your boss Occupational Stress Stress from workplace violence Bullying within the workplace by your peers or boss Occupational Stress Stress from having few resources not having the right resources or adequate time to complete your tasks Occupational Stress Stress from work control inability to control the way you do your work. Occupational Stress Stress from work roles you don’t fully understand your roles and responsibilities in your job Occupational Stress Stress from work change sudden changes in your work such as new work hours, new work environment, new coworkers Positive effects of stress Eustress or good stress Helping us concentrate and focus Motivation to pursue our goals Gives meaning to our life and goals Encourages to take on new challenges Occupational Therapy and Work "occupations" everyday activities that people do as individuals, in families and with communities to occupy time and bring meaning and purpose to life (AOTA, 2020) What occupations are valuable to you? activities of daily living instrumental activities of daily living health management rest and sleep education work leisure social participation Primary Goal of OT to enable people to participate in their occupations (WFOT, 2010) Work labor or exertion related to the development, production, delivery, or management of objects or services with benefit that may be financial or nonfinancial (AOTA, 2020) Value of Work Is your work important to you? How Stress Affects Work high absenteeism high turnover low morale poor performance increased illness, etc. Icebreaker Suggested Strategies How do you cope with stress? Different Ways to Cope with Stress smoking drinking alcohol over- or under-eating using pills to relax walking in parks having body massages buying themselves gifts Building Healthy Habits Tip #1: Manage Your Time Well 1. Make a list of tasks and do them in order of importance. 2. Determine the amount of time per activity. 3. Focus on one manageable step at a time. 4. Make sure that there is a balance. Building Healthy Habits Tip #2: Find Social Support at Work Build good relationships and find friends. Tip #3: If Possible, Delegate Responsibility Let go of the desire for control. Building Healthy Habits Tip #4: Be Open to Compromise Be willing to adjust. Tip #5: Focus on the Present Ignore old wounds and resentments. Do you have any idea what SMRTs are? Stress Management Relaxation Techniques Techniques that enable the person to cope with stress. These help bring about the body’s “relaxation response” Personalized Routine at Work TIME ACTIVITY 7:00 AM Verbalization & Diaphragmatic Breathing 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Work 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Deskercise & Music Therapy 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Work After Work Laughter and Humor & Meditation Verbalization Involves talking to friends or workmates to vent out Includes in-between work talks with officemates to release stress and/or frustrations Can also include self-talk or positive afirmations Diaphragmatic Breathing The most basic breathing exercise and used Breathing from the lower stomach or diaphragm instead of the thoracic area Personalized Routine at Work TIME ACTIVITY 7:00 AM Verbalization & Diaphragmatic Breathing 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Work 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Deskercise & Music Therapy 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Work After Work Laughter and Humor & Meditation Stretching (Deskercise) Combats tension brought about by stress or anxiety Increase our serotonin levels Music Therapy Music therapy is the use of music as a means to promote relaxation. Listening to classical music to relax Personalized Routine at Work TIME ACTIVITY 7:00 AM Verbalization & Diaphragmatic Breathing 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Work 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Deskercise & Music Therapy 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Work After Work Laughter and Humor & Meditation Laughter and Humor Using laughter and humor to relax and destress ourselves. Meditation Involves the combination of body and mind Helps you refocus and get rid of negative thoughts Short Break You will be assigned to a breakout room. Reminders. Kindly rename your zoom names as Workplace setting number_Surname, First Name 1 - Airport 2 - Field Offices 3 - Main Office 4 - Seaport Ex: 4_Santos, Jose Pedro Welcome back! Work SMaRTer Year 2: Tips on Coping with Stress in the Workplace A Webinar-Workshop with BI Employees Let's Process 1. How did you feel after doing the strategies? 2. How do you think will you be able to apply this in your work or daily life? 3. Which SMRT did you find easy/difficult to perform? Why? 4. In what other situations do you think these strategies can be applicable? Summary Closing Remarks. Mr. Jerome A. Ollet, Chief, BI-Center for Training and Research (CTR) Awarding of Certificates Ms. Jazmine H. Antonio Photo Opportunity Please answer our evaluation form below: Work SMaRTer Year 2: Tips on Coping with Stress in the Workplace A Webinar-Workshop with BI Employees