Course Description

The aim of this course is to enable delegates to examine the causes of stress and its impact on their own productivity, and to consider a range of techniques for helping themselves manage their own stress positively.

Target Delegate

Employees who experience stress in the workplace.

Prerequisites

None.

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group paced.

Performance-Based Objectives

By the end of this course each delegate will be able to:

• Assess their own stress levels and identify the common causes in the workplace and at home
• Identify the most common effects of stress on their quality of life
• Say 'No' assertively
• Deal with procrastination
• Learn a number of relaxation techniques to reduce the negative effects of stress
• Identify the areas in their life where they can take control of some of the causes of their stress and plan a positive course of action
• Introduce some tactics designed to sustain a long term positive mental attitude
• Turn positive action into positive habits
• Design and implement their own support map
• Take personal responsibility for managing their own stress