Benefits:

Following the programme participants will have the knowledge, skills and techniques to:

• Recognise the symptoms, source and causes of stress,
• Mindfulness and what it can bring to your working life,
• Manage the key driver of stress – the “noisy mind”,.
• Become solution rather than problem focused,
• Avoid the “Angle of Misery” and undo unhelpful habits,
• “Inside” and “Outside” barriers to Effectiveness,
• Why we need a compelling reason to put in the effort to change behaviour,
• How to maximise your performance through a change in attitude,
• The role of Realistic Optimism and the “Casting Vote” in removing barriers to Effectiveness,
• Develop a mindful approach to dealing with unwanted pressure and stress,
• Embrace the right amount of demand and challenge for maximum performance,
• Tools/exercises to manage stress and practice mindfulness,

The programme will be built around the following:

• How to recognise stress (including unseen stress) and how to cope with its debilitating effects in yourself and others.
• How to differentiate between rational and irrational behaviour – anxiety, worry, fear, etc
• How to become more mindful and live in the “now”,
• How to balance “inside” stressors with “outside” stressors,
• How to identify and manage the source of our stress – our thoughts,
• How to exercise the casting vote when it comes to stress – in how we respond,
• How to challenge unhelpful beliefs, opinions, thoughts and attitudes in the management of stress,
• How to embrace flexible expectations and avoid the stress of rigidity,
• How to use assertive communication, take back control and exercise the power of choice,
• How to exercise personal responsibility – the ability to respond,
• How to yourself in time,
• How to manage the “angle of misery”, regain focus and direction in difficult times,
• How to get out of your own way and restore a healthy work/life balance
• How to put in place practical coping techniques and strategies to deal with and eliminate stress,
• How to maximise your performance through a change in attitude,
• How to use your mindfulness to increase energy, attention and create a reality of value, meaning and purpose,
• How to set goals and build a successful life strategy,
• Simple mindfulness techniques for use anywhere, anytime.

As all of our programmes are tailormade to meet the specific requirements of the groups we work with, please contact Jerry at 0868287497, [email protected] , for a proposal for your organisation.

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