EFFECTIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT 2.0

At the Workplace

A 2-Day Session

FOREWORD

We focus on teaching stress management techniques which have been helping employees to handle everyday situations in a more constructive manner.

In this training, the goal of stress management is to bring your nervous system back into balance, giving you a sense of calmness and control in your life. Controlling your life means balancing various aspects of it - work, relationships and leisure - as well as the physical, intellectual and emotional parts. People who effectively manage stress consider life a challenge rather than a series of irritations, and they feel they have control over their lives, even in the face of setbacks.

Stress can be defined as a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that “demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.” Stress is a normal physical reaction that occurs when you feel threatened or overwhelmed. Hence managing stress is very important. It is critical to understand that the perception of a threat is as stressful as a real threat. With increasing demands of home and work life, many people are under enormous stress.

Stress in the workplace is an increasingly important issue. It is costly to both individuals and organizations. Managing stress in the workplace is a very important component of productivity. Stress is the point of imbalance when the tension being sustained feels too great. The stress response narrows your ability to think clearly and function effectively. It can disable you physically and emotionally. Hence it is very important to constantly use stress management tips to help in managing stress.

Stress can creep in from just about anywhere from family problems, social issues, overwork, office politics, employees unresolved negative behaviour, personal attitude issues, inability to adapt to changes in the workplace, health related issues, death of a loved one, overthinking, transport & traffic headaches, financial entanglements, boredom, loneliness etc. Stress is unavoidable, but how you respond defines its impact. By adopting healthy habits and coping strategies, you can reduce stress and improve your quality of life.

Through our Stress Management Program, participants have been able to gain a better understanding of themselves and their response to stressful situations. This has enabled them to effectively function in all areas of their life.

We will focus on the following aspects of stress:

1.     The Integrated Stress Response

2.     Stress and Health

3.     Stress and its Impact on Thinking

4.     Stress and Productivity

5.     Stress Management

·     Action-oriented skills:

       These skills relate to situations which you have the power to effect change

·     Emotionally-oriented skills: These skills relate to situations which you

      can manage stress only by changing the way you feel about it 

·    Acceptance-oriented skills:

     These skills relate to situation which your focus must be on surviving the stress

Overview

Unmanaged, chronic stress can significantly harm your physical and mental health, potentially leading to various conditions and impacting your overall well-being. 

Here's a detailed look at how stress can be harmful:

Physical Health Impacts:

• Cardiovascular Problems:

Chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. 

• Digestive Issues:

Stress can lead to digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcers, and changes in appetite. 

• Weakened Immune System:

Prolonged stress can suppress the immune system, making you more susceptible to infections and illnesses. 

• Sleep Disturbances:

Stress can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. 

• Muscle Tension and Pain:

Stress can cause muscle tension, headaches, and other physical aches and pains. 

• Weight Gain or Loss:

Stress can lead to changes in eating habits, potentially resulting in weight gain or loss. 

• Increased Risk of Chronic Diseases:

Chronic stress can worsen existing health conditions and increase the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes. 

Mental and Emotional Health Impacts:

• Anxiety and Depression:

Unmanaged stress can lead to anxiety disorders, depression, and other mental health problems. 

• Difficulty Concentrating:

Stress can impair cognitive function, making it hard to focus and remember things. 

• Irritability and Mood Swings:

Chronic stress can lead to irritability, mood swings, and difficulty managing emotions. 

• Substance Abuse:

Some people may turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol, drugs, or smoking to deal with stress, which can lead to further problems. 

• Social Isolation:

Stress can lead to social withdrawal and difficulty maintaining relationships. 

• Long-term disability:

In some cases, chronic stress can lead to long-term disability. 

This program helps you to understand the causes of stress and how it affects at different levels of your personality. If you are tormented by stress and anxiety, we will coach and council you with various powerful stress management resources to ‘cure’ you.

Benefits

·         Reduces harmful stress levels that may impede your abilities

·         Improves physical and physiological health

·         Improves coping skills and up-perform

·         Improves relationships

·         Enables you to feel more energized and become pro-active

·         Enables the development of a Positive Mental Attitude

·         Enables the ability to perceive events from different angles

·         Develops innovative abilities

Topics

1) Understanding what Stress is

·         Knowing the Types of ‘Stress’

·         Identifying the Symptoms of Work Stress

·         Knowing the Causes of Harmful Work Stress

·               Identifying Personal Stressors

·               Eustress (Positive Stress) vs Distress (Negative Stress)

2) The Stress Paradigm: A Framework for Understanding & Managing Stress)

·              Noticing & Understanding the Flow of Stress from the Alarm Stage to the Resistance

      Stage to the Exhaustion Stage

3) Mind-set Change (Psychological Tuning & Motivation)

• ·               Be Self-Motivated
• ·               Be open-minded & laugh often
• ·               Nutrition & Sleep Hygiene
• ·              Commit to regular daily exercise
• ·              Developing a Positive Attitude 
• ·               Develop Innovative Abilities
• ·               Digital Detox & Mindful Tech Use
• ·              Improve Physical and Physiological Health

4) Personality Integration

·         Understanding, Accepting & Appreciating the Different Personalities

·         Improve your EQ and Improve Relationships

5) Time Management 

·         Setting Priorities

·         How to Control your Use of Time

·         Eradicating Time Wasters

6) Getting Organized

·         Learn to Simplify

·         Develop a Simpler Work Routine

·         Effectiveness in Supervision

7) Relaxation & Concentration Techniques

·         Learn the various techniques of mind cleansing for distress and Breathing  

          Techniques

8) Cognitive & Emotional Approaches

·         Challenging Negative Thoughts

·         Mindfulness & Meditation Practices

·         Journaling for Stress Release

(9) Learn to identify physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of stress

·         Physical Symptoms (Headaches, Fatigue, Insomnia)

·         Emotional Symptoms (Anxiety, Irritability, Depression)

·         Behavioral Symptoms (Procrastination, Social Withdrawal)

·         The Link between Stress & Chronic Illness

 "Stress kills creativity and impede productivity as well as lower staffs’ morale" – Quote: Dr. William Leon Chua

Training Methodology

·   Pre-assessment – Lecture – Interactive Learning – Personality Assessment – Coaching – Motivation – Case Study  – Simulation Exercises – Reflection – Follow-up Assignments

Professional Fee: RM8,000 inclusive of handouts & certificates of attendance

Resources Required

·         The training will be facilitated at a venue organized by the client

·         Maximum number of participants to a class will be 20

ABOUT THE TRAINER

Professor (DR) William Leon Chua PhD

He is the Founder, Chief Trainer and Principal Consultant of DRC Management & Training PLT. He is a sought-after management consultant and compelling corporate trainer & motivator on: Stress Management at the Workplace, Personal Development & Motivation, Relaxation-Concentration-Meditation Techniques, Sales Psychology, Time Management for Improving Performance, Leadership Empowerment, Strategic Management, Teambuilding, Interpersonal & Communication skills, Strategic Sales & Marketing, Professional Selling Skills, Customer Service, Sun Tzu Art of War, Corporate Ethics, Mindset Change, TQM, and High-Performance Management etc. He speaks to audiences in around the Asia-Pacific Region, and occasionally in Europe. 

He was a member of the Malaysia Association of Professional Speakers (MAPS) & the Malaysia Institute of Management (MIM) and he is a registered corporate trainer with the Human Resource Development Corporation of Malaysia (HRDC) since 1999.

Academically, he has acquired a Diploma in Sales Management, a Diploma in Business & Management, a BA major in Psychology, a PhD in Organizational Behaviour and a Doctorate in Business Management & Psychology from MSICC.

Working Experience - With his more than 30 years of multi-industrial experiences complemented with his years as a professional corporate trainer since 1999, he has amassed volumes of skills, strategies, techniques, and ideas. He is more than a lecturer; he is a corporate trainer qualified with years of in-depth multi-industrial experiences. 

During this 2-day program, he will impart more than 30 years of his research and invaluable training experiences on the subject matter to the participants. All in all, he has provided corporate training to more than 700 companies ranging from various manufacturers, universities, hotels, time-share companies, wholesale companies, housing developers, forwarders, pharmaceutical companies, MLM companies, fund management companies, banks and insurance companies etc. both locally in Malaysia and abroad. His approach in facilitating seminars is expounded with years of hands-on experience, research-based & is up-to-date informative as well as edutaining, highly motivating and at the same time pragmatic to ensure that learning is effectively projected into action and results. He has to-date directed & produced 2 astounding motivational training videos: (1) Manifestation & Transformation (2) The Kung-Fu of Business Management.

His fields of expertise on corporate training among many other soft skills programs include:

(1) a wide range of Leadership Development Skills Programs,

(2) a series of Corporate Teambuilding & Team-bonding,

(3) Interpersonal & Communication Skills,

(4) Corporate Ethics & Discipline,

(5) Sun Tzu Art of War in Strategic Marketing,

(6) Professional Selling & Negotiation Skills,

(7) Sales Motivation,

(8) Sales Psychology,

(9) The Sales Samurai,

(10) a wide range of Customer Service Programs,

(11) Public Speaking Skills,

(12) Mind-set Change,

(13) Personal Development,

(14) Time Mastery & Goals Getting,

(15) Creative Thinking & Problem Solving,

(16) The Six Thinking Hats,

(17) Confidence & Power in Dealing with People,

(18) Stress Management,

(19) Security Management,

(20) Telephonic Skills,

(21) Grooming & Personality Enhancement etc.

DRC Management & Training PLT

Website: www.asia-seminar.com

Email: drleonchua@gmail.com / william@asia-seminar.com

WhatsApp: 013-7296728