Stress is natural and necessary, but how do we manage our reaction to too much stress? Jayne Dunsbee discusses how a ‘pause’ can help with stress management, the various options you have for achieving this, and invites you to take a ‘pause’ before moving on to whatever you’re going to do next.
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In 2023, Southeastern launched TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) - a peer-delivered risk assessment and ongoing support system, designed specifically to help in the management of traumatic events. Mark Brown, Deputy TRiM Coordinator, explains, more about the programme and how it helps Southeastern employees to deal with trauma.
Achieving work-life balance involves flexible work policies and self-management strategies to reduce stress and enhance satisfaction. It's not about a 50/50 split but feeling fulfilled in both your professional and personal lives. While company policies may be out of our immediate control, we can take personal actions to improve our overall satisfaction.
Our host, Ruth Busby, talks to David R. Hamilton, a kindness scientist, columnist, speaker and author of eleven books, including one of his latest bestsellers, ‘The Five Side Effects of Kindness’ and Dr Sam Akbar, a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist, as well as an author of recently published book ‘Stressilient: Beat Stress and Build Resilience’.
