Professional Skills: Managing Stress and Time

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Professional Skills: Managing Stress and Time

This course is part of Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Specialization

Instructor: Tyler Galarneau

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Manage your time effectively to improve productivity
Address immediate stressors with practical techniques
Develop strategies to reduce long-term and daily stress

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There are 4 modules in this course

Take control of your time and reduce overwhelm with practical tools to manage stress, stay organized, and lead a more balanced life.

Feeling constantly pressed for time or emotionally drained? Managing Stress and Time, guided by Dr. Shari Collins of the ASU School of Humanities, equips you with strategies to build resilience, improve time management, and reduce daily stressors. Learn how to identify personal stress triggers, set healthy boundaries, and create schedules that align with your energy and priorities. From mindfulness techniques to prioritization frameworks, this self-paced course offers proven tools to help you regain control, both personally and professionally.

This module focuses on equipping you with practical strategies to manage your time more effectively. You will learn to identify common time-wasting activities and develop a systematic approach to prioritize tasks, ensuring that your efforts are directed towards what truly matters. By understanding and implementing these techniques, you will enhance your productivity and gain better control over your daily schedule.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Quiz: Managing your time effectively 10 minutes

7 plugins Total 45 minutes

Managing your time effectively: Causes and resources 7 minutes
Managing your time effectively: Using an inventory of your time 11 minutes
Practice the solution: Managing your time effectively 10 minutes
Job aid: Inventory your time 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Managing your time effectively 1 minute
Keeping track of time: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Manage your time 10 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to effectively address immediate stressors that arise in your daily life. We will explore the causes of urgent stress and provide you with actionable techniques to manage these situations in the moment. By practicing these strategies, you will be able to respond calmly and effectively to stressful events, minimizing their impact on your well-being.

What's included

1 assignment8 plugins

1 assignment Total 8 minutes

Quiz: Addressing immediate stressors 8 minutes

8 plugins Total 54 minutes

Addressing immediate stressors: Causes and resources 7 minutes
Addressing immediate stressors: Dealing with urgent stress now 8 minutes
Practice the solution: Addressing immediate stressors 10 minutes
Job aid: Breathing exercise 3 minutes
Job aid: HALT your stress 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Address immediate stressors 10 minutes
Tackling stress here and now: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Stress relief strategies 10 minutes

This module delves into strategies for reducing long-term and daily stress, helping you build resilience and maintain a healthier lifestyle. You will learn to identify chronic stressors in your life and develop proactive approaches to mitigate their impact. By setting boundaries and making conscious life changes, you can significantly reduce your overall stress levels and improve your quality of life.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Quiz: Reducing long-term or daily stress 10 minutes

7 plugins Total 60 minutes

Reducing long-term or daily stress: Causes and resources 7 minutes
Reducing long-term or daily stress: Reflecting on your life stressors 17 minutes
Practice the solution: Reducing long-term or daily stress 10 minutes
Job aid: Setting boundaries 3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Complete a stress inventory 10 minutes
Changes for the long haul: Key takeaways 3 minutes
Apply the solution: Changing your life 10 minutes

This concluding module provides the chance to provide feedback through a survey and acknowledge your successful completion of the course. This module serves as a final step in solidifying your understanding and celebrating your progress in managing stress and time effectively.

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Instructor

Tyler Galarneau

Arizona State University

6 Courses 1,384 learners

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