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How to Manage Stress and Mental Wellness at Work

It is not possible to avoid work stress and excessive stress can interfere with productivity and impact physical and emotional well-being. What you need to do is to learn to manage your stress. Your ability to deal with stress can mean the difference between your success or failure.
You are definitely not powerless. Although you can’t control everything in your work environment, you can always control your reactions to the stress - even when you’re stuck in a real difficult situation - when you know how.
You can turn stress into positive energy - improve your well-being and turbo charge your productivity.

Objective

During this course, you will be introduced to concept, techniques and strategies to effectively manage stress at your work.
You will be guided to develop ways to maintain steady focus throughout the day, to be able do everything that needs to get done and still have energy left over after work and to keep your cool under heavy workplace demands.
You will be motivated to learn and apply the knowledge and then transfer the knowledge to your subordinates for them to use in their workplace to further increase productivity and improve physical and emotional health.

Outline

1. What is Stress?

• Recognising symptoms and effects of stress
• Understanding the physiology of the stress reactions
• Identifying the sources of stress
• Using the power of emotions

2. Five Phases of Distress

• Breaking the Distress Cycle

3. Stress in Organisation

• Monitoring the six key areas at the workplace to assess levels of stress

4. Action-Oriented Approaches to Managing Stress

• Confronting the problem causing the stress
• Changing the environment or the situation
• Reframing context and content

5. Emotionally-Oriented Approaches to Managing Stress

• Identifying, using, understanding, and managing emotions
• Dealing with conflict and emotional issues
• Applying assertive communication

6. Acceptance-Oriented Approaches to Managing Stress

• Recognising warning signs of excessive stress
• Practicing relaxation techniquesn
• Practising instant stress relief technique
• Building defences against stress

7. Stress-Proof Your Life

• Reducing stress through self-care
• Creating stress-free living and working environments
• Establishing an organised and stress-free lifestyle

Who should attend

This course is highly recommended for everyone at work and especially those who are "feeling" a little overwhelmed, stressed, or out of control.

Methodology

The Workshop is designed to include varieties of instructional methods such as

Mini-lectures - Dynamic & Highly Engaging Presentations

Self-assessment

Demonstrations and practices of techniques and methods

Case discussions

Fun and objective-oriented games

Group and partner experience sharing and brainstorming

Role plays

Testimonials

"I found the course very useful, I got a lot from it, the trainer was very good and there were a number of tips I found beneficial. Thank you."
Sok Fun - Malayan Daching Co. Pte Ltd.

Profile of Johnny Lee

Johnny is a passionate and dynamic speaker, trainer, and coach with more than 20 years of experience in developing and conducting impactful and transformational training and presentations to a wide range of audiences. Prior to that he accumulated 30 years of solid experience as a corporate leader with a couple of large MNCs.

He regularly conducts soft-skill training relating to Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Emotional Intelligence, Thinking skills, Hypnosis, Personal Resilience, Leadership, Supervisory and Managerial Skills, Performance Coaching, Negotiation, Mental wellness and Stress Management at various SMEs, MNCs, SAF, Statutory Boards, Training Institutions, and Schools. Participants regularly benefit from his knowledge and experience.

Drawing upon his extensive knowledge, skills and experience in leading edge tools, techniques, and strategies from Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Behavioural Analysis, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Neuro Semantics, and Hypnosis, he has spoken, trained, coached and worked with thousands of people, helping participants to improve their personal and business performance and well-being.

He is a Certified Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Trainer, a Certified Behavioural & Career Consultant, a Certified Advanced Behavioural Analyst, an Internationally Certified Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), a Certified Practitioner of Neuro Semantics, a Certified Hypnotherapist, and a Certified Hypnotist Instructor of the National Guild of Hypnotists.

He is a graduate of University of London with an Honours Degree of Science (Economics - Management Studies), he holds the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), the Master Hypnotist Diploma, and the 5 PATH Hypnotherapist Diploma.

With the wealth of experiences accumulated over the year on issues and opportunities helping people resolve emotional challenges, eliminate limiting thoughts/beliefs, and correct disabling behaviours, he is well-equipped and qualified to share real experiences, tested tools and proven strategies to help participants step up to the next level of their career and their life.

He is a great person to listen to!