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…ntory and write them on a page entitled ‘Things I can control – Actions to Reduce Stress.’ 8. Start with the most important thing and do some action planning. What is the most important thing you could do now that would reduce your stress associated with that thing? Then think about what you can do in the near future, and then the medium future and so on. This is basic planning. Don’t be over-ambitious; concentrate most on what you can actually do…
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…arch is how psychological health changes with age, there being a number of stressful times in a person’s life, the ages of 18 – 25 being one of them, men are particularly prone to stress at this age. Thus the age and the makeup of the team is crucial in that young men are particularly vulnerable to feeling that they are not succeeding relative to their peers. This vulnerability is because most young men are unrealistically optimistic about their f…
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…delegates have noticed improvements in their ability to manage stress and stressful situations, think creatively and find new solutions as well as a positive impact on their productivity and efficiency, energy and enthusiasm for life. Personal Well-being Training (1-day course) An empowering training course which combines traditional medical science with state of the art positive psychology techniques. The result is a powerful blend of informatio…
Read More…ium YouTube channel playlist – Stress Management Tips Lifestyle Changes To Reduce Stress and Anxiety A 2-minute video on the Anxiety and Depression Society of America’s website which looks at changes you can make to your lifestyle to reduce stress and anxiety. Mental Health Foundation Podcasts The Foundation offers many downloadable free podcasts on various topics regarding stress, wellbeing and mental health. Steps for Stress The Scottish Governm…
Read More…oing), and find ways to manage or overcome it. What can we do to cope with feelings of anxiety? The Mental Health Foundation created this helpful page for MHA week 2023 when anxiety was the theme. They provide suggestions for actions we can take to help manage the tough feelings experienced when we deal with anxiety. Working with Anxiety A short 5 minute video from the Mindful Employer initiative explores the effect anxiety can have on our ability…
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…sues develop, and the actions to take, based on evidence of what works, to reduce anxiety feelings in situations causing them to panic. For example, these might include leaving home, returning to work, being alone, being in crowded places or using public transport. Key benefits of attending this course Delegates will learn why they are experiencing feelings of panic, anxiety, difficulty concentrating or having intrusive thoughts or images, and wil…
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…aling the smell of lavender prior to a stressful event is reported to help reduce feelings of a racing heart or sweaty palms. Chamomile is used to create a calm environment and help you feel sleepy. Some people find that adding a few drops of chamomile oil to a diffuser or oil burner in their bedroom an hour before heading to bed helps them prepare for a good night’s sleep. Ylang-ylang has a sweet, floral and spicy scent which is often used in com…
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…to difficult situations then it may be that you are covering up your true feelings and needs. If this is the case it is worth trying to work through those feelings. Thinking errors; Ask yourself what thinking errors am I making? Taking things personally, jumping to conclusions, perfectionism, ignoring the positive, … could it be the way you are thinking about it that is causing the disproportionate anger? This is worth taking time to reflect on….
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…g till you reach a consensus In spite of these strategies, there will be times when people find themselves in situations when managing their anger seems impossible. However, through practising the techniques above, they will find over time that the feelings of anger and rage will not engulf them, and the feelings of helplessness by not expressing their anger won’t overwhelm them. If you found this article useful and would like to regularly receive…
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