This course is ideal for employees who feel overwhelmed, are experiencing early signs of burnout (e.g. headaches, fatigue, trouble switching off), or who want to proactively prevent such states. The workshop is designed to be inclusive of participants from a variety of departments and organisational levels.

What to Expect

The Brain at Work

• Introduction, setting expectations and intentions
• “Everything I have to think about” – opening activity to focus attention
• How our brain works – brain maps, multitasking, and scattered attention – workshop
• Anchoring attention – practical exercises for staying focused

Concentration & Work-Life Balance

• Life balance wheel – planning your personal and professional life – practical activity
• “All five in one place” – balance-focused exercise
• Anchoring II – follow-up focus activity

Mental Fitness

• What causes us stress – presentation & workshop
• What we can do about it – 5 methods for managing stress – group workshop
• “Setting thoughts and emotions aside” – relaxation techniques such as the “mental shower” and “silken veil”
• Basic meditation techniques – including the difference between meditation and relaxation – practical training
• The four pillars of brain health – nutrition, stress reduction, physical activity, and mental stimulation – workshop

Intentions & Habits

• Setting intentions – guided exercise
• Brief introduction to NLP – workshop on the power of language and its impact (e.g. “I must”, “I can’t”, “I should”, “maybe…”)
• Setting personal goals – “plus mode” – group activity
• Why the brain loves routines – presentation on mental shortcuts and efficiency
• From routines to habits – workshop: “How can you teach an old dog new tricks?”