Stress Management

Stress Management

Duration: 1 Day

Most things that have pressure applied to them bend or change to a certain degree. Problems emerge when the pressure of stress seems to be pushing past the point of flexibility. This course examines the causes of excess stress at work and details how negative stress can be identified measured and minimised. Delegates will identify their individual stressors and learn how to handle stress in the workplace and on a personal level. This will aid to improve productivity, performance, motivation and health.

Course Designed For

Individuals who want to know how to manage their stress levels to improve effectiveness and performance in the workplace.

Objectives

How will you and your organisation benefit…

Upon completion of this course you will able to:

• Define what stress is
• Describe the difference between positive and negative stress
• Identify your personal stress levels and the causes of stress at work and at home
• Identify the symptoms of long and short-term stress
• Describe and practise relaxation techniques to help reduce stress
• Adopt strategies to balance levels of stress

Course Outline

What is Stress?

• Defining and recognising the signs of stress
• What is workplace pressure?
• The differences between positive and negative stress
• Identifying stress in ourselves
• Work and home life balance

Dealing with Stress in the Workplace

• Causes of stress at work
• Planning and prioritising your working day
• Proactive or reactive
• Identifying stress in your colleagues
• Change in the workplace

Patterns of Behaviour

• Passive, aggressive and assertive behaviour
• Developing self-assertiveness
• Responding to difficult people and difficult situations
• Adapting to new environments

Tools and Strategies for Stress Management

• Maintaining motivation
• Relaxation techniques
• How to cope in a crisis
• The power of positive thinking

Personal Development

• Developing an action plan for dealing with stress in the workplace

Further Development

• Microsoft® Outlook – Planning and Prioritising Your Working Day
• Time Management