Citation
(1999), "Research reports. Managing stress in a week", Journal of Managerial Psychology, Vol. 14 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/jmp.1999.05014bab.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Research reports. Managing stress in a week
Research reports
Managing stress in a week
Stress is now a fact of life. Nearly nine in ten managers say it affects their productivity at work, their health and family relationships according to Institute of Management (IM) research.
Finding ways to manage stress successfully is vital. To meet this need the IM has produced Successful Stress Management in a Week.
Published in conjunction with Hodder and Stoughton, Successful Stress Management in a Week gives advice on how to identify and cope with stress and offers strategies for prevention. The handy, step-by-step guide provides practical information interspersed with checklists, action points and diagrams.
Written as a day-by-day account, the book deals with a different area on each day of the week and gives guidelines on managing both workplace and lifestyle stress.
| Warning signs | Managing stress | ||
| Headaches | Learn structured relaxation | ||
| Stomach aches | Treat yourself | ||
| Indigestion | Sleep well | ||
| Muscle tension | Take sensible excercise | ||
| Tearfullness | Eat healthly | ||
| Desire to escape | Communicate effectively | ||
| Seek help | |||
| Forget the near misses | |||
Table IPrevention of stress
The main work situations identified as causing stress include organisational change, relationships at work, career development and individuals' roles within the organisation. The book also identifies factors associated with the workplace which can cause stress, including environment, travel and technology.
The guide highlights key life events which cause stress, such as the death of a partner or relative, marriage, divorce, illness and taking holidays. It also offers advice on dealing with financial pressures, which are a concern for over half of managers.
The prevention of stress is divided into a two-stage progress involving monitoring personal warning signs and developing techniques for managing stress.
Successful Stress Management in a Week is part of the In a Week series giving handy and accessible advice on all types of management issues. Available in book shops (ª6.99) or by ordering via Lavis Marketing. Tel: 0345 023736.