A study on effect of stress among employees of radio nepal

In a modern life which is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands, stress had become one issue needing attention in common to everyone. Stress is not altogether a modern phenomenon though, since Stress has been of concern in the medical profession since the days of Hippocrates. From the organizational point of view, increasingly, stress has become important issue to organizations and their executives, managers, everyone involved and become a topic of interest for managers and researchers alike. Recent statistics reveal that: Stress is now the number one reason behind sickness from work. (Gee Publishing Survey) "More than two-thirds of people are suffering from work related stress." (ICMResearch) "Stress in the workplace is undermining performance and productivity in 9 out of 10 organizations." (Industrial Society) As in the corporate environment stress levels always on the increase, it is vital that the cost and risk factors involved are fully understood. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. Stress is though an unhealthy sate of body or mind or both because of the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them, but in terms of certain pressure of positive form can motivate one to perform at one's best; in small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. Pressure is part and parcel of all work and may help to keep one motivated. In this light, different from negative stress, pressure or positive stress, termed 'eustress' bring constructive outcome of pressure event and pressure response. It is when one experience excessive or too much pressure and feels unable to cope that stress can result is then always bad and undermine performance; when one is constantly running in emergency mode, his/her mind and body pay the price. If you frequently find yourself feeling frazzled and overwhelmed, it’s time to take action to bring your nervous system back into balance. You can protect yourself by learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and taking steps to coping with and reduce its harmful effects by identifying and the reason for the stressor and selecting and applying an appropriate stress management stagey and skill. Stress is defined as the emotional and physical strain caused by a person's response to pressure from the outside world. It occurs when there is mismatch between what the people desire or want and perceive in life situations, while in terms of work or workplace what they are required and aspire to do and what they are able to and capable of doing. Stress in this sense is though a mind‐borne discomfort that infects us through our thought‐process and sense organ it has physical adverse ramification beyond a level of tolerance. The Body’s Stress Response When you perceive a threat, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones rouse the body for emergency action. Your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper. These physical changes increase your strength and stamina, speed your reaction time, and enhance your focus – preparing you to either fight or flee from the danger at hand. Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When you sense danger – whether it’s real or imagined – the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction, or the stress response. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save your life – giving you extra strength to defend yourself, for example, or spurring you to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident. The stress response also helps you rise to meet challenges. Stress is what keeps you on your toes during a presentation at work, sharpens your concentration when you’re attempting the game-winning free throw, or drives you to study for an exam when you'd rather be watching TV. But beyond a certain point, stress stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to your health, your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life.