Course Outline
Stress & Its Causes
- Exploring the two types of stress: distress (negative stress leading to adverse feelings and illness) and eustress (positive stress that drives motivation and positive feelings).
- Discussion on the specific stressors faced by participants.
- Clarifying the distinction between burnout and stress, noting that burnout tends to be more permanent and pervasive.
Impacts of Stress
- Analyzing the role of biological chemicals and natural daily energy peaks.
- Understanding how these chemicals trigger fight-or-flight responses, promote short-term thinking (which hinders the problem-solving required in stressful situations), and suppress the parasympathetic system, which is essential for good health (e.g., digestion and memory storage).
Reducing Stress, Routines & Plans
- Examining 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 the displacement of emotions).
- Designing a feasible morning routine that can be expanded upon and serves as an emergency strategy for moments of overwhelm, panic, or acute stress.
Reflection & Action Planning
- Reflecting on the goals set at the beginning of the course regarding what you wish to achieve today.
- Providing self-guidance on one to three key changes to implement to regain focus at work, and strategies to return to the right path if you lose sight of them.
Requirements
- Openness to sharing personal feelings in a group setting.
Audience
- Professionals working in fast-paced, highly dynamic environments characterized by competing priorities, ambiguous goals, and shifting targets.
- Individuals who frequently experience any of the following: headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, fear, imposter syndrome, lethargy, feelings of 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.