Evaluating signs of stress

Have you heard of the Stress – APGAR

The following protocol can help executives anticipate cases of potential burnout.
Using the acronym APGAR it helps you quickly recall five key areas of potential pressure overload.

As Hans Selye, the father of modern stress research once said, “It is not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.”

A for appearance: How does the person look? Does he/she seem overly tired? Has he/she been gaining or losing weight? Is there any indication of substance abuse?

P for performance: A decrease in performance, particularly over time, may be linked to increasing distress. On the other hand, a forced effort to over-perform — becoming a workaholic — is also a warning sign.

G for growth tension: Growth is a result of learning and stretch goals. Everyone is different; some people take to new challenges easily, whereas others may find them more difficult. Is the person becoming bored? Or conversely, does the person seem overwhelmed?

A for affect control: “Affect” is another word for “emotion.” Everyone has good and bad days, but most people can regulate their emotions in a way that is appropriate for the workplace. However, noticeable and lasting changes in emotional state —including emotional outbursts or high and low mood swings — can be related to an overload of physical and psychological pressure.

R for relationships: Personal relationships are an essential part of mental health. In situations of increased stress, it is possible to observe deterioration in the quality of relationships at work, including social isolation.

Should you find yourself experiencing any of these signs, help is at hand! YOU deserve to enjoy life.YOU deserve a stress-free life- as far as is humanly possible! With an inner sense of peace and calm in your life too.

GOE   CHPA   NGH USA  the wellness crew