2020 Stress

Recognize stress, build resilience, and know where to turn. The pandemic, current headlines, and the daily grind at work all cause stress. This year has been a tough one and we all need to remember to take care or ourselves and then help each other. Stress can cause a myriad of health troubles including Burn-out

Burn-out is defined in ICD-11 as follows:

“Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions:

• feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;
• increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; and
• reduced professional efficacy.

Here is an article that has some great tips on building resilience and managing stress.

This breathing exercise from our partner LifeWorks is a good 2-minute exercise to always have on hand.
For MBWCF members there is a new LifeWorks breathing exercise here.

This is one of many meditations that are available (and a personal favorite). You can find the best mediation for you in many different areas, podcasts, specific mediation apps, YouTube, Instagram, and Linkedin.

This guide includes mindful activities to practice during your daily commute.

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