Workshop
Thriving in the Workplace
Effective Lifestyle Management for Stress and Burnout
Duration: 45 minutes, Introduction (5 minutes)
Session 1: Understanding Stress and Burnout (10 minutes)
Session 2: Identifying Signs of Stress and Burnout (10 minutes)
Session 3: Lifestyle Management Strategies (15 minutes)
Interactive Activity: Guided Breathing Exercise (5 minutes)
Session 4: Creating an Action Plan (5 minutes)
Q&A and Discussion (5 minutes)
Conclusion (5 minutes)
Handouts and Resources (Optional)
Websites:
- MindTools (www.mindtools.com): Offers a wide range of tools and articles on time management, stress reduction, and personal development.
- Mayo Clinic – Stress Management (www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management): Provides practical tips and strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout.
- HelpGuide (www.helpguide.org): Offers comprehensive resources on mental health, stress, and well-being.
Apps:
- Headspace: Offers guided meditation and mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and increase focus.
- Calm: Provides meditation, sleep stories, and relaxation techniques for managing stress and improving sleep quality.
- Breathe2Relax: Teaches stress management through diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
Books:
- “The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook” by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, and Matthew McKay: A comprehensive guide to stress reduction techniques and coping strategies.
- “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski: Explores the science of stress and burnout and offers practical ways to manage them.
- “The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” by Charles Duhigg: Discusses how habits influence our lives and provides insights into forming positive habits for well-being.
- “The Corporate Maniac: Learn How to Manage Chronic Stress and Avoid Burnout Without Quitting Your Job” by Tami Pritchard: Learn how to right-size your career stress (and avoid burnout) by leveling up your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level…without losing your family or quitting your job.
Videos and TED Talks:
- “How to Make Stress Your Friend” by Kelly McGonigal: A TED Talk that presents a different perspective on stress and how it can be beneficial.
- “All it Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes” by Andy Puddicombe: A TED Talk that emphasizes the importance of mindfulness for managing stress.
Professional Organizations:
- American Psychological Association (APA): Provides resources on stress management, mental health, and well-being.
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Mental Health and Well-being: Offers information and strategies for promoting mental well-being and preventing burnout.
Professional Organizations:
- Coursera: Offers various courses on stress management, mindfulness, and well-being from reputable institutions.