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Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala organized a webinar on “Stress Management” on September 26, 2020 for students and general public. Dr. Yogesh Gambhir, National Awardee, CBSE Schools – 2020 was the key speaker at the event.The webinar was conductedon Zoom Platform, as well as, live streamed on Youtube channel. It was attended by 267 participants.
Dr. Neelima Jerath, Director General, Science City in her introductory remarks said that exercising helps release endorphins within our body system which play a vital role in elevating our mood and keep a positive attitude. Stretching exercises and yoga also help us to keep ourselves fit and mind calm. Even playing with kids or pets can help us to manage and relieve stress. Further, healthier employees operating under manageable levels of stress will be happier and more positive, as well as, check absenteeism at the workplace.
In his address Dr. Gambhir said that effective stress management could help one to be happier, healthier, and more productive. Stress free life leads to balanced life, time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun and the resilience to hold up pressure and meet challenges head on. Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in our life. All of us need to adopt the practice of 4 A’s i.e. Avoid, Alter, Accept and Adapt in our daily lives to get relief from stress. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused fear, worry, and stress in some people leading to irritability, unhealthy eating and sleep habits, excessive sadness, and difficulty with attention and concentration. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Coping with stress in a healthy way can make us and community stronger.
Dr. Rajesh Grover, Director Science City said that elimination of stress is unrealistic, management of stress is an attainable and realistic goal that can be achieved by a number of strategies including time-management skills and overall healthy lifestyle.
