Course Outline
Stress and Its Causes
- Understanding the two types of stress: distress (negative stress causing adverse feelings and physical/mental discomfort) and eustress (positive stress fostering motivation and beneficial feelings).
- Examining the specific stressors faced by participants.
- Differentiating burnout from stress, noting that burnout is more permanent and pervasive.
Impacts of Stress
- Exploring relevant chemicals and natural daily peaks.
- Understanding how various chemicals trigger fight-or-flight responses, promote short-term thinking (impairing problem-solving in stressful situations), and suppress the parasympathetic system (essential for health, such as digestion and memory storage).
Reducing Stress, Routines, and Plans
- Reviewing the 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 feelings and releasing them).
- Creating a feasible morning routine plan, which can be expanded or used as an emergency strategy against overwhelm, panic, or acute stress.
Reflection and Action Planning
- Reflecting on personal goals for the session (reviewed at the start of the course).
- Advising yourself on one to three actions to alter your approach to regain focus at work, and strategies to realign if you forget your plan.
Requirements
- An openness to sharing feelings within a group setting.
Audience
- Professionals working in fast-paced, highly dynamic environments where competing priorities, unclear goals, and shifting targets are common.
- Individuals who frequently experience: headaches, stomach aches, worry, fear, imposter syndrome, lethargy, overwhelm, and relationship instability.
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
1. Methodology 2. Its structure and usability 3. Real, practical examples and excercises