Introduction

Most of us aim to have a good balance between a busy working life and relationships, activities and interests outside of work, however it can seem at times that work-life balance is a dream and the reality is a long way off.

Many of us only consider this issue at times when we have recurring illness, lack of energy or other symptoms which are a sign that all is not well. Waiting until this point is not only bad for our own personal health, it also has a profoundly negative impact on the people we work with. Poor work-life balance in a department can cause increased sickness absence, presenteeism, negativity and cynicism, all of which reduce performance and effectiveness.

The Work-Life Balance and Health course focuses on what work-life balance is and why it is important in any workplace.  Healthy individuals who feel they have their priorities right are more productive, creative and resilient, valuable qualities in today’s challenging and competitive environment.   Course participants are reminded of the things they can do to improve the quality of their day to day lives both at work and outside of work.

After attending his courses past participants have reported that Dr Mason Brown's infectious enthusiasm has motivated them to make real changes in their lives.

Key Course Objectives

• Key principles to improve health
• The importance of achieving a good work-life balance
• Recognising the warning signs of declining health and well-being
• Acquiring proven switching-off skills to relax and recover after work
• How to ensure a good night's sleep
• Improve relationships generally and learn how to deal with toxic ones
• How to reduce the risk of stress-related-illness

Course Content

An introduction to work-life balance and health

• Health & energy versus lack of stamina & illness
• Recognising conditions that prevent good work-life balance
• High achievers v workaholics

Attitudes relationships and emotions

• Emotions: Increase positive & decrease negative
• The two family concept – at home & at work
• Maximising aptitudes for work health & performance

Strategies to improve work-balance and health 

• Maximising the present moment and using the flow state
• Fire-fighting versus project management & achievement
• Exercise and fitness and what works for you
• Good quality sleep, individual needs & power napping

Preserving health and resilience

• Visualisation techniques for task & skill reinforcement
• Essential nutrition for energy, health and well-being
• Relaxation techniques for improved work-life balance 
• Book list 
   

Switch off after work
In addition to the course workbook, each delegate will receive a Relaxation Techniques audio CD personally recorded by Dr Mason Brown.  The primary purpose of this CD is to enable people to completely switch off when they get home from work.  It also introduces them to a variety of relaxation techniques covered during this course.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of this training course please contact Alastair Taylor on Tel: 0800 622 6932 or contact us by email using this form.