Stress Management

Description

Description

Learning Objectives

• Learn coping techniques to deal with a different way of working and living
• Feel supported by others and know that you are not alone in the struggle
• Recognize the symptoms and causes of stress
• Discover simple stress-busting techniques to manage & reduce the effects of stress in your life
• Create a simple personalised plan to rise above stress for a healthier & more productive lifestyle

Modules/Lessons

1. Background

What is stress - origins, causes, and symptoms.

• Flight or fight response & role of hormones
• Why it matters? Physiological, psychological, and physical effects
• The price you pay in terms of your health and your family
• Causes
• Warning signs: cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioural
• Stats from around the world

2. Technique

Work - life balance

• How to create balance & set boundaries The notion of 'tilting'
• Connecting with and pursuing your passion
• Gaining support at work and at home
• Learning how to say 'no'

Stress reduction techniques

• Visualization and relaxation techniques
• Breathing and stretching
• Energizers and drainers
• Meditative positive visualization exercise (5 mins)
• Physical health
• Behaviours and beliefs
• Putting things in perspective
• Circle of influence (vs. circle of control)
• Slowing down (hurry sickness / time famine - Arianna Huffington Thrive)
• Purpose - identify what matters to you (values), gratitude journal, contribution

3. Plan

Action Planning

• Cultivating gratitude
• Finding meaning and purpose