Please see below for another great summary of training completed by David Thomas. This particular training was on stress management.
The
presenter gave a method for relieving stress, which he called
B.R.E.A.D.S..
B stands for breathe. This could be yoga, meditation, self-hypnosis, guided imagery, or focused relaxation. It is important to breathe slow and deep.
R stands for relaxation. He said to start up to 10 minutes a day. Just set a time to do nothing , and calm down.
E is for exercise. He recommended to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, three to five days a week.
A stands for attitude. He really liked the phrase "relentlessly positive". Basically try to find the good in every situation, no matter how small or brief. Stop your negative self-talk.
D stands for diet. He suggested doing proteins early, carbs mid-day, and to go to bed a little hungry.
S is the last letter and stands for sleep. He suggested developing pre-sleep rituals. Use the bedroom for what it was designed for. Try not to use it for work. Minimize blue light exposure. This is the light from our devices. It can really keep us awake, and we should avoid using them for a period before we try to go to sleep. The presenter gave four sleep stages and brain waves of sleep. Beta is when we are wide awake. Alpha is when we are half awake. Theta is REM or dream sleep. Delta is deep sleep.
At work there are some big stress makers. This could be workload, work schedule, co-workers, bosses, patrons, and meetings. At home we often have to deal with family and in-laws, spouse/partner, kids, conflict, bills, car and home repairs, illnesses and toxic friendships.
Some tools were provided with coping with stress. He suggested to keep to your daily routine. Seek support from significant others. Limit the amount of time you watch news. Do activities which give you purpose and satisfaction. be patient with yourself.
The presenter suggested to balance our priorities. We need to simplify our life when we can. Watch our language and negative self-talk. Focus on what is most important to you. Another method he explained was the "P.I.N." method. Find what's positive, then look at what is interesting, and lastly find he negative when making a decision about something.
B stands for breathe. This could be yoga, meditation, self-hypnosis, guided imagery, or focused relaxation. It is important to breathe slow and deep.
R stands for relaxation. He said to start up to 10 minutes a day. Just set a time to do nothing , and calm down.
E is for exercise. He recommended to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, three to five days a week.
A stands for attitude. He really liked the phrase "relentlessly positive". Basically try to find the good in every situation, no matter how small or brief. Stop your negative self-talk.
D stands for diet. He suggested doing proteins early, carbs mid-day, and to go to bed a little hungry.
S is the last letter and stands for sleep. He suggested developing pre-sleep rituals. Use the bedroom for what it was designed for. Try not to use it for work. Minimize blue light exposure. This is the light from our devices. It can really keep us awake, and we should avoid using them for a period before we try to go to sleep. The presenter gave four sleep stages and brain waves of sleep. Beta is when we are wide awake. Alpha is when we are half awake. Theta is REM or dream sleep. Delta is deep sleep.
At work there are some big stress makers. This could be workload, work schedule, co-workers, bosses, patrons, and meetings. At home we often have to deal with family and in-laws, spouse/partner, kids, conflict, bills, car and home repairs, illnesses and toxic friendships.
Some tools were provided with coping with stress. He suggested to keep to your daily routine. Seek support from significant others. Limit the amount of time you watch news. Do activities which give you purpose and satisfaction. be patient with yourself.
The presenter suggested to balance our priorities. We need to simplify our life when we can. Watch our language and negative self-talk. Focus on what is most important to you. Another method he explained was the "P.I.N." method. Find what's positive, then look at what is interesting, and lastly find he negative when making a decision about something.
Very important, thank you!!
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