National Stress Awareness Day Wednesday 7 th November 2012

1. National Stress Awareness DayWednesday 7th November 2012 Defining Outcomes Wellbeing at Work Stress Advisors Briefing pack

2. Advisors briefing notes • Thank you for volunteering your time for NSAD 2012 • As part of the volunteer team you will: • Represent ISMAUK and the work we do in raising awareness of stress prevention • Raise your profile as an ISMAUK trainer • Help both individuals and groups address their own health and wellbeing • Assist organisations to raise awareness of the importance of good health and wellbeing • The following slides have been developed to assist you in delivery of the programme. • If you have any questions regarding NSAD 2012 please contact • Renee Clarke – Renee@mwwellbeing.co.uk

3. Booking confirmation Once we have collated the list of organisations who require a NSAD trainer we match them to their local volunteer. We will then advise you of the organisation’s details – It is then your responsibility to make contact and arrange the day. Please contact the organisation asap to confirm booking details: Venue address Person in charge of the day and their contact details Training delivery times Number of sessions Number of delegates at each session Individual or group sessions

4. On the day Remember to take with you: ISMA authorisation card A copy of your insurance Your NSAD programme literature and handouts Downloads from previous years (if applicable) Pens & paper Your business cards Flexibility is important, go with the flow & enjoy the day

5. Delivery of the session The first page of the “Defining Outcomes for Wellbeing at Work” is an overview of what wellbeing is and the benefits of improving our wellbeing. This page is an introduction to the ‘Nef 5 Ways to Wellbeing’ that looks at a set of evidence based actions that help improve personal wellbeing. Evidence suggests that a small improvement in wellbeing can help to decrease some mental health problems and also help people to flourish. This year’s NSAD is looking at ways we can improve our general wellbeing and that of others.

6. Delivery of the session Exercise 1 Under each of the headings ask the group/individual to think about 2 activities they can do at home and work that will enhance their wellbeing. The following slides will give you suggestions for each idea. Connect Be active Take notice Keep learning Give

7. Delivery of the session • Connect – At home • Put time aside to connect with your family • Eat dinner together at least 4 times a week • Listen to the opinions of your family and make them count • Connect – At work • Talk to someone rather than send an email • Listen rather than just hear what colleagues say • Do a car share so you can get to know someone a little better • Speak to someone new

8. Delivery of the session • Be active – At home • Make time for an activity the whole family can be part of • Walk to the shops instead of taking the car • Make a morning stretch part of your day • Dig the garden or spring clean the house • Be active – At work • Take the stairs instead of the lift • Get off the bus one stop earlier • Organise a lunchtime walking group • Walk to see someone rather than send an email

9. Delivery of the session • Take notice – At home • Take time to sit in the garden and appreciate the small things we often take for granted • While out walking listen to the birds sing and take notice of the environment around you • Turn the TV and music off and ‘just be’. By taking time out you will notice new things about your home environment which previously passed you by • Take Notice – At work • Buy a plant for your desk to help you connect to nature • Take a lunchtime walk and take notice of the surrounding area • Take notice of the people you work with and comment on something new (dress, shoes, hairstyle etc )

10. Delivery of the session • Keep Learning – At home • Take up a new hobby – something you have always wanted to do that will engage your mind • Learn a new language or join a class • Watch programmes that educate rather than preach • Keep Learning – At work • Attend a training session on something new • Set up a book club or recipe sharing group • Make the most of your break times to read or research a new project

11. Delivery of the session • Give – At Home • Volunteer your spare time to help others • Offer to help your elderly neighbors with their shopping • Smile at someone new • Give – At work • Start a fundraising committee and run activities that raise money for charities such as Macmillan, BHF, Cancer Research • Offer someone a lift home/car share • Offer to make a colleague a drink

12. Delivery of the session Exercise 2 This exercise is based on a personal action plan and is a follow on from exercise 1 of the Defining Outcomes for Wellbeing at Work pack. Ask individuals to complete the action plan for the one area of wellbeing they would most like to change. By writing the goal down they are making a commitment to being one step closer to improving their wellbeing.

13. Delivery of the session Healthy Lifestyle Handout This handout is for information only and covers the following topics: Healthy eating Physical Activity Smoking Alcohol Healthy weight Stress The information is in an easy to understand format and there are various links that delegates can use to gain more in-depth knowledge on the topics.

14. Feedback To help us plan future activities ISMAUKwill approach the organisations who have taken part in NSAD for their feedback on the sessions. We will only approach the group organiser, therefore, if you would like individual feedback on your sessions please ensure you take the appropriate forms with you.

15. 7th November 2012 Don’t forget publicity for NSAD, ISMA & yourself! The Board of ISMA wishes to express its thanks for all your time, freely given to help others in managing their stress If you would like any further information on NSAD please contact Renee@mwwellbeing.co.uk or call 01562 634926 www.nationalstressawarenessday.co.uk 2011 15