Time Management: Stress Connection

Stress is defined as the wear and tear on our bodies caused by living.

It involves physical, mental, and chemical adjustments that our bodies make to the changes in our lives. Some stress adds motivation and challenge to our lives.

When the demands of your life exceed your resources, you can experience the damaging effects of bad stress or distress. You can help control stress through good time management. It is helpful to identify periods when you feel “stressed out” or overwhelmed, then plan some strategies to manage these situations.

Making the Transition

Commuting Time: Think about the next activity (home or work) or take this time to relax.
Help Each Other: Share household responsibilities with your family.
Change Clothes: Changing clothes after work helps change your focus.
Set Clocks Ahead: It helps you stay ahead of the game.
Plan Catch-up Time: Try to keep some flexible time in your schedule.
Be Assertive: Say you would be happy to do the task in the morning.

The stages of stress include alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

The alarm stage occurs when you begin to feel upset or nervous about something that is happening. During the resistance stage, your body tries to restore balance and repairs any damage from the stress reaction. If the stress continues, you may feel exhausted, unable to cope, and lose interest in your activities. Some symptoms of too much stress include rapid heartbeat, stomach upset, irritability, forgetfulness, making mistakes, and feeling ill.

To continue, click here: Time Management: Causes of Time Stress