Proactive Time and Stress Management

Proactive Time and Stress Management (7 hrs)

Course Code: PE-PTSM-C

*Classroom-based Learning* OR *Online Learning*

In-Company Training

Getting the most out of a 24-hour day is a constant challenge in the current COVID-19 situation – Too much or too little to do and not enough time or too much time to do something has been a common problem many face during this Circuit Breaker. This naturally leads to stress but many people are unaware of the danger signs and symptoms in themselves.

This high-energy virtual engagement, back-to-basics course explains the fundamentals of time management through understanding the value of time, adopting proven ways to get the most out of a day, eliminating time wasters, conquering procrastination, and more. This course also will help participants to recognise stress symptoms, understand how one places pressure on himself/herself and learn to regain balance in personal life. Participants will obtain knowledge of various stress reduction methods and control each stressor with the most appropriate technique.

  • Learn about barriers to successful time management
  • Understand and demonstrate the use of to-do lists and the ABC prioritisation technique
  • Ability to write SMART goals and explain their benefits
  • Develop an action plan for better use of time
  • Comprehend the sources and effects of stress and spot signs of stress
  • Make assessment of his / her own stress level
  • Apply techniques to manage his / her stress better
  • Apply relevant life skills to prevent or cope with stress

The realities of time

  • Evaluate and articulate immediate, short-term, and long-term time management goals

Procrastination pest

  • Understand why one will procrastinate and techniques for conquering the problem once and for all
  • Manage oneself by conducting an eight-hour inventory analysis chart – identifying time wasted in a day
  • Identifying and controlling time stealers
  • Managing the three major categories in unsuccessful time management – strategies used, structures around oneself, and state of mind.

Effective time management

  • The 80/20 framework – the Pareto principle
  • The Time Management Matrix
  • Differences between urgency and important activities
  • Quadrant 2 challenges and living effectively in quadrant 2

Be SMART : Goal setting for peak performance

  • Exploring goal attainment by controlling paperwork (using basic filing and administrative duties) and coping with tasks
  • Setting goals, objectives and priorities

Introduction to stress

  • Understanding stress, its sources, effects and performance levels.

Awareness of stress

  • Identifying personal stressors with lifestyle questionnaire and stress profiling

The 4 dimensions of stress management

  • Stress reduction techniques using physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels

Managing stress with time management

  • Learning to prioritise, organise, delegate and maximise results during meetings

Participants will learn through lectures, case studies, self-analysis / critique session, group discussion / brainstorming and virtual engagement (Kahoot, Pigeonhole, and Mentimeter).

This course is suitable for anyone interested in managing stress and making good use of time.

Duration : 1 day (7 hrs)
Time : 9:00am – 5:00pm

With effect from 1 Jan 2024

FeesIndividuals
Course Fee$380.00
Add: GST @ 9% of Course Fee$34.20
Total Fee Payable to SQC$414.20

Contact us for more information.

Key Benefits
  • Learn about barriers to successful time management
  • Understand and demonstrate the use of to-do lists and the ABC prioritisation technique
  • Ability to write SMART goals and explain their benefits
  • Develop an action plan for better use of time
  • Comprehend the sources and effects of stress and spot signs of stress
  • Make assessment of his / her own stress level
  • Apply techniques to manage his / her stress better
  • Apply relevant life skills to prevent or cope with stress
Course Contents

The realities of time

  • Evaluate and articulate immediate, short-term, and long-term time management goals

Procrastination pest

  • Understand why one will procrastinate and techniques for conquering the problem once and for all
  • Manage oneself by conducting an eight-hour inventory analysis chart – identifying time wasted in a day
  • Identifying and controlling time stealers
  • Managing the three major categories in unsuccessful time management – strategies used, structures around oneself, and state of mind.

Effective time management

  • The 80/20 framework – the Pareto principle
  • The Time Management Matrix
  • Differences between urgency and important activities
  • Quadrant 2 challenges and living effectively in quadrant 2

Be SMART : Goal setting for peak performance

  • Exploring goal attainment by controlling paperwork (using basic filing and administrative duties) and coping with tasks
  • Setting goals, objectives and priorities

Introduction to stress

  • Understanding stress, its sources, effects and performance levels.

Awareness of stress

  • Identifying personal stressors with lifestyle questionnaire and stress profiling

The 4 dimensions of stress management

  • Stress reduction techniques using physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels

Managing stress with time management

  • Learning to prioritise, organise, delegate and maximise results during meetings
Learning Methodology

Participants will learn through lectures, case studies, self-analysis / critique session, group discussion / brainstorming and virtual engagement (Kahoot, Pigeonhole, and Mentimeter).

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for anyone interested in managing stress and making good use of time.

Course Details

Duration : 1 day (7 hrs)
Time : 9:00am – 5:00pm

With effect from 1 Jan 2024

FeesIndividuals
Course Fee$380.00
Add: GST @ 9% of Course Fee$34.20
Total Fee Payable to SQC$414.20

Contact us for more information.