1. 1. Help to build strength of body and mind
Exercise or walk 3-4 times a week
Use a method for relaxing and switching off
Maintain a good sleep routine with 7-9 hours sleep
Maintain a good diet: 3 meals a day and plenty of water
Use a positive motto or attitude that peps you up
Maintain social contacts and hobbies/interests
Develop self-awareness about what works well for you
Now to intro’s I will get us started. I would like a brief career summary, why you like HR or Ops, why you are here today and something interesting about yourself. Now us people in HR can tend to be a little verbose so please no more than a couple of minutes.
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2. 2. Identify signs of Stress
Frequently tired or exhausted
Frequent strong moods: anger, sadness or anxiety
Feeling tense, stressed and crook more often
Poor concentration and memory
Difficulty sleeping
Overdoing the alcohol, drugs, tobacco or caffeine
Feeling hopeless or a lack of control over things
Can’t keep up with usual tasks and routine
Risky or uncharacteristic negative behaviour
Withdrawing from people and your usual activities
Now to intro’s I will get us started. I would like a brief career summary, why you like HR or Ops, why you are here today and something interesting about yourself. Now us people in HR can tend to be a little verbose so please no more than a couple of minutes.
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3. 3. When is there a problem? When one or more signs are:
lasting more than 2 weeks; or
affecting your performance and wellbeing; or
getting worse
Go to Step 3
Now to intro’s I will get us started. I would like a brief career summary, why you like HR or Ops, why you are here today and something interesting about yourself. Now us people in HR can tend to be a little verbose so please no more than a couple of minutes.
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4. 4. Apply a flexible approach to resolving pressures
Stop and think about what is causing your stress
Determine some safe and effective ways to reduce it
If your actions don’t help, try another way, but don’t give up
Talk to someone about it and ask for help
Get your facts right; ask for more information, if needed
Consider a few points of view, not just your first reaction
Get more help and tools when you need them
Visit your GP or talk with a qualified counselor
Now to intro’s I will get us started. I would like a brief career summary, why you like HR or Ops, why you are here today and something interesting about yourself. Now us people in HR can tend to be a little verbose so please no more than a couple of minutes.
exceed, excite, excel