Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress (2 Hrs) FOUNDATION
Become an expert in managing stress and improving your mental health with this online course. Learn healthy ways to cope with stress and become a happier you.
Video—Welcome
Video—About Course Author
Video—Our Approach to Learning
Video—The Path to Future Success™
Activity—Goals and Program Survey
Video—The Difference Between Negative and Positive Stress
The Stress Continuum
Activity—Where Are You on the Stress Continuum?
How You Think About Stress Matters
The Benefits of Positive Stress
1. Improves Physical Health
2. Boosts the Immune System
3. Improves Cognitive (Brain) Performance
4. Better Mental Health
5. Enhances Motivation
6. Improves Resilience
7. Improves Sleep
8. Increases Life Span
Video—Techniques to Have Positive Stress in Our Lives
Self-Talk to Reduce Stress
Reframe Your Thoughts
Activity—Reframe a Negative Thought Into a Positive, Constructive Thought
Positive Thinking
Reframe a Situation as an Opportunity
Positive Body Language
Surround Yourself With Positive People
Learn to See the Funny or "Light" Side of a Situation
Follow a Healthy Lifestyle
Activity—How Can You See the Cup as Half Full?
Work-Life Balance
Activity—Construct Your Wheel of Life
Activity—Reflective Questions: Present Situation
Strategies for Work-Life Balance
1. Know Your Priorities and Values
2. Set Specific Goals
3. Schedule Your Time
4. Negotiate Flexible Working Conditions
5. Set Boundaries About Your Work Structure
6. Make Time for Your Personal Activities and "Down" Time
7. Take Care of Your Health
8. Nurture Your Family and Personal Relationships
9. Know When to Ask for Help
Activity—What Work-Life Balance Strategies Can You Use?
Mindfulness to Reduce Stress
Video—Tap Into Your Senses
Activity—Tap Into Your Senses