WORK – LIFE BALANCE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR TOP MANAGERS AND EXECUTIVES

SYNOPSIS: This training will help participants to understand the importance of personal well-being and find the right work-life balance to create a healthy and rewarding life. They will learn simple and practical strategies to manage their stress to bring in a sense of control and balance in their lives.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Understand the benefits of achieving a healthy work-life balance.
• Implement strategies to improve well-being and achieve better balance.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of stress.
• Implement strategies to improve their resilience and better cope with stress.
• Utilize the ABC model to manage their reactions to stressful situations and challenge negative thoughts.
• Draw upon relaxation techniques to improve their coping ability.

COURSE CONTENT

Benefits of a Healthy Balance

• Why It’s Important
• Increased Productivity
• Improved Mental and Physical Health
• Increased Morale

Signs of an Imbalance

• Health Risks
• Absenteeism
• Burnout
• Stress

Tips in Time Management

• Urgent vs Important Matrix
• Learn to Say “No”
• Stay Flexible
• Pareto’s 80/20 Principle

Goal Setting

• The Three P’s
• SMART Goals
• Visualization
• Prioritizing Your Goals

At Work

• Leave Home Stress at Home
• Break up Large Tasks
• Delegate
• Set Accurate Goals

At Home

• Leave Work Stress at Work
• Turn Your Phone Off
• Take Some “Me” Time
• Maintain Your Boundaries

Stress Management

• Understanding the Types of Stress (Astress, Eustress, Distress)
• Applying Simple Stress Management Techniques – 4A Model (Avoid, Alter, Accept, Adapt), Heart Map, Attitude of Gratitude, Holy Hour, etc.
• Focusing on the Circle of Influence Vs Circle of Concern – Proactive Focus Vs Reactive Focus - Avoiding Victim Mentality / Blame Game 
• Bounce Back – Understanding the Power of Emotional Resilience

TARGET AUDIENCE: Chief Executive Officers, Top Management Staff, Directors, and Managers/Officers in public and private organizations, NGOs and other relevant organizations.