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STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
FOR EMPLOYEES & TEAMS
The most important step of any stress
management technique is taking care of
your mental health and wellbeing.
Grounding and stabilisation
techniques: For example breathing and
sensory mindfulness exercises. These
techniques bring your focus to the present
moment and help you manage intense
emotion like anxiety, stress or panic.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet –
scienti昀椀cally proven to support energy
and regulate stress.
Sleep is your best friend, so make
sure you’re getting plenty. A good
sleep routine allows our bodies to rest
and recover. As a result, sleep can help
us become more resilient to stress by
enabling us to think clearly and act with
energy and motivation.
Social support and connection trigger
feel-good hormones like oxytocin, and
lower stress hormones such as cortisol. It
can help to improve emotional regulation,
decrease anxiety and improve mood
whilst building resilience. So, reach out
to a friend or family member and spend
some meaningful time with them.
Finally, reach out for professional
help. If your workplace has a mental
health and wellbeing program, such as an
employee assistance program, their expert
counsellors can help you develop tailored,
effective workplace stress management
techniques – free and con昀椀dentially.
