Self-leadership: Stress Management

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Self-leadership is the practice of intentionally influencing your thinking, feeling, and actions towards your objectives. It is a vital skill working in the complex and busy field of engineering.

This module introduces one of the aspects of self-leadership: stress management. You will gain a practical understanding of what stress is, how it impacts your wellbeing and work, and strategies to manage stress.

Learning outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Explain what stress is, when it is beneficial, and when it can cause harm
• Identify signs and symptoms of stress
• Describe models and strategies for managing your stress and overall wellbeing

Intended audience

This module is designed for all engineers wanting to begin or refresh their learning journey on this topic. It is also suitable for those whose work relates to or supports the engineering field.

Format

This is a self-directed learning module that learners work through at their own pace. Content is presented through a mix of reading, interactive activities to check your understanding, short videos, and self-reflection points where you can make notes to refer back to after you've finished the module.