Course Outline
Stress & Its Causes
- Understanding the two types of stress: distress (which causes negative feelings and physical discomfort) and eustress (which generates positive feelings and motivation).
- Examining the specific stresses faced by participants.
- Differentiating between burnout and stress (noting that burnout is more permanent and pervasive).
Impacts of Stress
- Exploring the role of chemicals involved and natural daily energy peaks.
- Understanding how various chemicals trigger fight-or-flight responses, promote short-term thinking (which hinders problem-solving in stressful situations), and suppress the parasympathetic system (essential for health, such as digestion and memory storage).
Reducing Stress, Routines & Plans
- Exploring the well-documented benefits of mindfulness (awareness of feelings, thoughts, and attention), physical exercise, morning routines, meditation, belief remapping, and energy techniques (such as tapping or visualizing emotions to release them).
- Creating a feasible morning routine plan that can be expanded upon and serves as an 'emergency' coping technique for moments of overwhelm, panic, or stress.
Reflection & Action Planning
- Reflecting on personal goals for the day (reviewed at the start of the course).
- Self-advising on one to three key actions to regain focus at work, along with strategies to get back on track if forgotten.
Requirements
- An openness to sharing personal feelings within a group setting.
Audience
- Individuals working in rapidly changing and fast-paced environments where competing priorities, unclear goals, and shifting targets are commonplace.
- Individuals who frequently experience symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, worry, fear, imposter syndrome, lethargy, overwhelm, or strained relationships.
Testimonials (4)
Provided and explained very clearly a lot of foundational concepts, which fit well with the team's level of learning. The exercises were very engaging and I believe my team were comfortable and participated very well. Coordinating with the trainer as well was very seamless.
Christlan Tolentino - Canadian Blood Services
Course - Critical Thinking
I especially appreciated the instructor’s ability to give thorough, well-explained answers to questions specific to my personal situation.
HASAN TAHA URLU - Huber Turkiye
Course - Assertiveness
the exercises and the way the trainer was explaining
Sorana Haiduc - Ness
Course - Stress Management and Prevention
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.