STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH STRESS
“Coping is defined as realistic and flexible thoughts and acts that solve problems and thereby reduce stress” (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984:118).
Individuals may cope with stress in many different ways. Coping refers to the actions and thoughts we use to manage an undermining circumstances. There are some strategies which can be used to reduce stress, some are for individuals and others are linked to organizations.
INDIVIDUAL COPING STRATEGIES
Stress is an unavoidable part of our life. It is impossible to eliminate, however you can cope with the stress on an individual level by including daily exercise in our everyday life which would enhance our healthy life style also reduce any chances of developing certain …show more content…
(1984) Stress, Appraisal and Coping. New York: Springer.
ADDA (2016) Physical Activity Reduces Stress. Available at: http://www.adaa.org/node/520 [accessed 14.07.2016].
APA (2016) Stress management: How to strengthen your social support network. Available at: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/emotional-support.aspx [accessed 15.07.2016].
Baruch, G.K., Biener, L., & Barnett, R. C. (1987) women and gender in research on work and family stress. American Psychologist, 42 (2), 130-136.
Torkelson, E. Holm, K. (2016) Factors contributing to the perpetration of workplace incivility: the importance of organizational aspects and experiencing incivility from others. Work & Stress: An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations. 30(6) pp. 115-131. Available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02678373.2016.1175524 (accessed: 13/07/2016).
Ganster, D., Fusilier, M. and Mayes, B. (1986). Role of Social support in the experience of stress at work. Journal of applied Psychology, 71(3), pp.102-110.
Kaila, H. (2005). Human resource management. Delhi: Kalpaz Publications.
Griffin, R. and Moorhead, G. (2011). Organizational behaviour-Managing people and Organizations. 10th ed. USA:
“Coping is defined as realistic and flexible thoughts and acts that solve problems and thereby reduce stress” (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984:118).
Individuals may cope with stress in many different ways. Coping refers to the actions and thoughts we use to manage an undermining circumstances. There are some strategies which can be used to reduce stress, some are for individuals and others are linked to organizations.
INDIVIDUAL COPING STRATEGIES
Stress is an unavoidable part of our life. It is impossible to eliminate, however you can cope with the stress on an individual level by including daily exercise in our everyday life which would enhance our healthy life style also reduce any chances of developing certain …show more content…
(1984) Stress, Appraisal and Coping. New York: Springer.
ADDA (2016) Physical Activity Reduces Stress. Available at: http://www.adaa.org/node/520 [accessed 14.07.2016].
APA (2016) Stress management: How to strengthen your social support network. Available at: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/emotional-support.aspx [accessed 15.07.2016].
Baruch, G.K., Biener, L., & Barnett, R. C. (1987) women and gender in research on work and family stress. American Psychologist, 42 (2), 130-136.
Torkelson, E. Holm, K. (2016) Factors contributing to the perpetration of workplace incivility: the importance of organizational aspects and experiencing incivility from others. Work & Stress: An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations. 30(6) pp. 115-131. Available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02678373.2016.1175524 (accessed: 13/07/2016).
Ganster, D., Fusilier, M. and Mayes, B. (1986). Role of Social support in the experience of stress at work. Journal of applied Psychology, 71(3), pp.102-110.
Kaila, H. (2005). Human resource management. Delhi: Kalpaz Publications.
Griffin, R. and Moorhead, G. (2011). Organizational behaviour-Managing people and Organizations. 10th ed. USA: