Are You Stressed Out? – Ryan Standish
This month we talk about Stress with Ryan Standish Sales Director at Works Manchester / Image Group. We discuss the different perceptions about stress, the impact it can have. We look at what can trigger it and what individuals can do to better prepare themselves to cope and manage their own stress levels.
Key Takeaways
Stress is unavoidable, we will all experience it at some point.
Not all stress is bad and sometimes it can protect us or help us perform, but we are not supposed to stay in this state for long periods.
It is subjective and what stresses one person out may not be the same for someone else.
It is usually our reaction to an event or circumstance and not the event itself.
How you manage it will dictate how long it lats and the severity of the impact.
It can impact many areas of your life inc: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual
Often stress is related to expectations of ourselves and others.
How much stress you can handle is very personal – ‘how much can you fit on your plate and what size is your plate?’
Coping well will often include things like: Time management, Exericse, Talking
Top tips: Realisitc expectations, Work out what the root cause is, Open discussion, Be proactive, Maintain good routine and structure, Recharge your battery, Keep it simple
Useful Resources
A short video explaining stress and some things to help manage it:
NHS Every Mind Matters Tips to help reduce stress:
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/stress/
De-Stress Yourself Podcast – talking all things stress and how to manage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/de-stress-yourself-podcast/id1505093754
To find out more about Works Manchester or the Image Group check their info below;
Third Avenue,
The Village,
Trafford Park,
Manchester
M17 1FG
