Stress and Wellbeing

Stress and Wellbeing Effects Productivity Engagement Relationships Performance Commitment to workplace Mental health Emotional health Physical health Focus, problem solving Leadership Business and team success Peter Sabel ph

The Problem Over half of sick days are stress related. People who are happier – 55% more effective in their efforts – 155% more satisfied with their efforts – 85% more effective with their time – Stay twice as long in their jobs Peter Sabel ph

My research – Business owners and Human Service Workers Over prior 2 weeks 70/77 % medium or higher levels of stress 40/47 % significant or very significant stress 70/66 % experience of stress at a significant or very significant level Peter Sabel ph

Over prior 6 months 71/86 % medium or higher levels of stress 35/47 % highly or extremely stressed 83% said it was important or very important to improve their wellbeing. Peter Sabel ph

Problem stress Stress and being worn down narrows our focus. We often feel ‘off balance’, ‘thrown’, ‘beside ourselves’, ‘not in a good space’, ‘run over by a truck’, ‘worn out’ It depletes, constricts, tightens, defending position and ‘our world comes in’, often feeling crowded by, or caught up in, or weighed down, by the pressures Peter Sabel ph

Wellbeing Open More flexible Connected More solid Energy giving Ease Confidence and surety Peter Sabel ph

Assessing Stress Load How stressed How worn out Impact Stuck/lost or trapped Duration Accumulated/underlying/generalized stress Peter Sabel ph

It is wellbeing that resources, restores and builds capacity. It is increasing wellbeing, not decreasing stress, that produces the positive changes and the benefits. Peter Sabel ph

7 things to know about wellbeing Peter Sabel ph

Wellbeing unlocks skills, abilities and capacities that were previously inaccessible. Peter Sabel ph

What is wellbeing? Feeling Good Positive connections with self and others Meaning and purpose, sense of the greater Doing things you enjoy – including ‘flow’ Achieving something Able to stay steady in yourself during the ups and downs of life Peter Sabel ph

When you have wellbeing you are a different person. You are wired differently, you think and behave differently and you are in a different emotional space. Building wellbeing, not reducing stress is the key to accessing the positive benefits

Levels of wellbeing Inactive/Understood Surface Felt Underlying Core wellbeing – Felt wellbeing – Good internal relationship – Personal Strength Peter Sabel ph

How to build wellbeing Building Heartfelt Positive Moments is the key to building Wellbeing Number Range Intensity Value Click Here for articles on building wellbeing Click Here Peter Sabel ph

Responding to stress You’re not bad if you’re stressed There’s no one answer. There’s no super technique that suits everyone. Stress can reduce the availability of wellbeing Stress comes in waves Peter Sabel ph

8 effective responses to stress Monitor your level of stress Create space on some level from what is happening Maintain your wellbeing Relate and Work with yourself positively Be clear, strong, and centred in yourself – boundaries and sense of self. Being present. Know what works for you Take action – get new information, get help, don’t stop. Peter Sabel ph

10 things to do when you are stressed 1. Damage control 2. Step back and look at your stress 3. Feel good 3 times a day 4. Identify and Hold on to what you value 5. Stay present Peter Sabel ph

6. Be quiet for 10 minutes a day 7. Exercise 8. Go outside once a day 9. Think kindly towards yourself 10. Get help Peter Sabel ph

7 things that can help you wind down 1. Close open loops – mentally or write them down 2. Breathe and step back 3. Physical exercise 4. Promote heartfelt positive moments 5. Valuing something more 6. Mindfulness/Centering exercises 7. Do something different Peter Sabel ph

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