Overview

We can learn how to make stress a positive force in our professional and personal lives, and that is the prime objective of this one-day programme.

Objectives

• For each delegate to identify the sources of pressure in their lives, and learn how to control them.
• To enable each delegate to achieve more in the workplace and at home without feeling pressured or pulled in too many different directions.
• To enable each delegate to manage change effectively, both in their own working lives and those of their staff or colleagues.
• For each delegate to feel excited about work and to have more energy to do the things they really enjoy.

Content

• Introduction
• Understanding how stress occurs
• Recognising the symptoms of stress – personal evaluation of current stress levels
• Stress – Exercises to analyse the effects of stress on delegates in each area of their lives
• Life Events Life Style
• Personality
• Work
• Social support
• Current inefficient ways of dealing with stress – how does each delegate currently react when under pressure?
• Managing pressure – A portfolio of “solutions” is developed for each delegate to integrate into their lives
• Life Planning
• Breaks
• Letting go
• Relaxation
• Time management
• Assertiveness
• Self esteem
• Summary, action plan and close