Stress: A Way of Life or a Fact of Life

All aspects of work and life require stress—everyone experiences it. Experiencing stress isn't all bad, but how we perceive it is what matters. Stress is our body’s normal response to any extra physical, mental, or emotional demand we place on it. This workshop will help you understand stress, identify your stressors, and learn ways to cope with and manage high stress levels.

Training Objectives:

Describe what stress really is

• Describe how stress affects your body
• Describe how stress affects cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of life
• Distinguish between positive and negative stress

Identify ways to manage your stress

• List the three keys to managing stress
• Describe how you can determine what is causing you stress
• Describe how to get control of your stressors

Describe stress coping techniques

• Describe techniques to help you cope with short-term