Reducing Stress and its Effects
Stress has been called the "disease of the twenty-first century." Unquestionably the next decade will bring with it continued change, increased challenges, and cumulative chaos! The pressure of doing more with fewer resources and tighter timelines will only intensify. Paradoxically, stress can be either "the spice of life or the kiss of death." The critical difference between positive and negative stress lies in the way we perceive and deal with each stressful situation - in short, the way we cope! At this important session you will come to recognizethe sources, symptoms and effects of stress and will develop strategies for effectively preventing, reducing, and managing stress.
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Recognize your stress symptoms and create strategies to reduce them
Gain an understanding of what causes your stress
The role and impact of change on stress
Learn to turn stress into personal energy
How to recognize and deal with "Type A" behaviour
Role-Stress: Understanding the personal/professional dichotomy
Three life enriching ways to reduce stress and its effects
Examine your conflict management style
Unfounded attitudes, opinions, and irrational beliefs that increase stress
Five common manifestations of low self-esteem
Losing your fear of Kineahora
What we can learn from Adams, Monroe, Prinze and Prior
Ten proven ways to enhance self-esteem
Relaxation and meditation techniques that really work
Autogenic exercises you can used anywhere
How to evoke the relaxation response
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