Thursday 26-10-2017 - 10:55

Feeling stress and not quite sure how to tackle that? National Stress Awareness Day on the 1st of November is a great opportunity to take a moment to think about your wellbeing and find advice or support on managing stress. The mental health charity Mind has put together some resources with useful tips on how to manage stress. 

 

Create a stress awareness space

By creating a Stress Awareness Space, workplaces can share their thoughts and feelings when they are feeling stressed. Download resources to create your space for free.

If you’re not in a workplace and want to share what you do when you’re feeling stressed you can let Mind know by tweeting @Mindcharity #NationalStressAwarenessDay17

 

Tips for dealing with stress

While we may not be able to control everything, there are still lots of practical things to help manage your stress levels.

For example:

• Make a list to help organise your time.
• Learn to say ‘no’. Practice being straightforward and assertive.
• Do something different. Develop interests and hobbies outside of work.

More information here.

 

If you feel you need or would benefit from help, they also have a list of useful contacts.

Remember that the Helpzone, in the QMUSU office, can also listen to you in confidence and offer advice on what steps to take next. From depression to eating disorders and panic attacks, a huge range of support is available. Whether it is you, a friend or a relative who is affected, we can help.