Managing stress for small business staff: Workshop

In this session, we explore what stress is, how it can be both helpful and unhelpful, and practical ways to manage pressure. Running a small business brings many stressors including finances, customer challenges, problem-solving, and constant demands. Especially at this time of year, when many people feel stretched thin, learning about stress and practising management skills can be particularly valuable.

Learning outcomes:

• understand what stress is and how it affects us
• learn practical skills to manage and reduce stress
• explore how stress can sometimes be helpful rather than harmful
• understand the effects of chronic stress
• reflect on personal stressors and response patterns
• create a personalised stress plan.