Course Outline
Stress & Its Causes
- There are two types of stress: distress (bad stress that causes negative feelings and dis-ease) and eustress (good stress that causes positive feelings and motivation).
- Discussing the stresses that participants face.
- Discussing burnout and how it differs from stress (which is more permanent and pervasive).
Impacts of Stress
- Discussing the chemicals involved and natural peaks in the day.
- Understanding how different chemicals trigger fight-or-flight responses, create short-term thinking (not helpful for the problem-solving required in stressful situations), and keep the parasympathetic system (crucial for good health, e.g., needed to digest food and store memories) switched off.
Reducing Stress, Routines & Plans
- Studying the well-documented benefits of mindfulness (being aware of how you are feeling, what you are thinking, and where your attention is), physical exercise, morning routines, meditation, belief remapping, and energy techniques (e.g., tapping or visualizing the feeling and moving it).
- We then create a plan for a feasible morning routine. It can be built upon and serve as an ‘emergency’ go-to technique in case of overwhelm, panic, or stress strikes.
Reflection & Action Planning
- You reflect on what you wish to gain from today (which you looked at in the beginning of the course).
- You advise yourself on the one to three things you aim to do differently to get back to work, and how you will get back on track in case you forget.
Requirements
- Willingness to share feelings in a group setting.
Audience
- People working in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments where competing priorities, vague goals, and shifting targets are common.
- People who frequently experience any of the following: headaches, stomach aches, worry, fear, imposter syndrome, lethargy, overwhelm, and 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
1. Methodology 2. Its structure and usability 3. Real, practical examples and excercises