Creating and Maintaining Life Balance

Course Description:
How has stress affected you in the past? Have you had to take time away from work or your family because you have felt stressed out? You, like millions of others, may have difficulty managing stress in your life. Fortunately, there are techniques you can use to better manage stress, and possibly even lessen the amount of stress you encounter on a daily basis. In this course, you will learn ways of improving your physical and mental well-being, and methods of handling stress in an effective and productive manner.

Course length: One day

Course Content
Lesson 1: Measuring Stress
Topic 1A: The Cost of Stress
Topic 1B: Assess Your Level of Stress

Lesson 2: Simple Solutions for Stress
Topic 2A: Take Care of Your Body
Topic 2B: Natural Ways to Combat Stress

Lesson 3: Stress-Relieving Habits
Topic 3A: Get Positive About Life
Topic 3B: Develop Good Working Habits
Topic 3C: Plan Your Life

Lesson 4: Devising a Stress Control Plan
Topic 4A: Be Assertive
Topic 4B: Improve Your Behavior
Topic 4C: Develop a Stress-Busting Plan

Appendix A: The Life Change Index