Career Coaching and Training

Welcome

About Course Author

Our Approach to Learning

The Path to Future Success™

Activity—Goals and Program Survey

Activity—View a 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

Activity—View a 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

Activity—View a Video: Tap Into Your Senses

Activity—Tap Into Your Senses