Reason/Causes of Stress

• Inadequate planning
• Lack of group cohesiveness
• Lack of role clarity
• Communication barriers
• Information overload
• Policies and strategies
• Time pressure/Work deadlines
• Environmental stress (commuting, lack of privacy in the office)
• Poor relations, lack of support, personality clashes etc
• Lack of financial job satisfaction
• Insecure job climate
• Inadequate authority
• Unrealistic expectations
• Lack of opportunity and appreciation
• Inferiority complex
• Work culture
• Criticism

Factors affected at Professional Level

• Performance
• Ability to take decision
• Acceptance to defeat
• Relationships
• Beliefs and Perception
• Expectations
• Emotional Stability
• Mental Alertness
• Honesty
• Understanding