Stress Management: the 6 step plan with links to sources of advice

Tackling stress properly needs a very broad approach to many aspects of our lives. This chart links to some suggested sources of guidance to help you consider all the important ways to manage stress.

Aspects to consider:

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Here’s what you might do:

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Talk to someone for support / Family or friends / Let them know how you are feeling
General practitioner / Link to GP addresses
Work stress: talk to your Line Manager/ HR/
Bullying & harassment officer / Workplace stress: an employee's guide
Bullying and harassment advice
One to one counselling / Work-related problems: Staff Counselling
For non work- related problems: Talking Space
Telephone help lines / Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 -immediate 1:1 discussion at times of distress
Recourse: 0808 802 03 04 – free support by phone or email for staff in higher education
MIND: 0300 123 3393 - 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays) to explore sources of mental health support
Take care of your body / Avoid alcohol, drugs and smoking / Alcohol
Smoking
Exercise to relax / Iffley Road Sports Centre,
University Club sports
Drink more water avoid caffeine, eat healthily / NHS diet page
Look after your mind / Practice mindfulness / Mindfulness course (Learning Institute)
Try relaxation techniques / Relaxation technique sites:
NHS
US Navy
Help your sleep / Sleep page
Laughter- do something that makes you happy / Oxford activities
Preventing stress
Develop better coping / Work out your stress triggers Consider how you operate under pressure
Try a different approach / Link to coping strategies
NHS stress guide
Course: Managing stress in the workplace for individuals
Create the right mindset / Promoting your resilience / Developing resilience guide
Assertiveness / Course: Learning Institute: Assertiveness course
Tackling perfectionism / Perfectionism CBT self-help
Awareness/ acceptance / Learning self-awareness guide
Create positivity / Positive affirmations
Reframe thoughts, be happier / Reframe
Visualise the right goals / Setting the right goals guide
Create more time and control / Learn about time management / OLI courses:
Time management -academics & research staff
Time management support staff
Prioritisation / Mind tools link
Emails / Managing email interruptions
Managing yourself training / Learning Institute: Personal Development Courses