Dean's Stress Busting Tips

To highlight International Stress Awareness Day, we sat down with our Youth Hub Coach, Dean, to discuss his top tips for managing stress.

Dean joined us in August as a Youth Hub Coach, bringing a wealth of experience. From the military service to electrical engineering, sales, project management for a global IT company, and even running his own cleaning business. Outside of work, Dean’s also a qualified rowing coach and leads the Junior Squad at Pengwern Boat Club. He’s all about keeping things low-stress whenever he can! Here are his top tips:

1. Take breaks: Take short breaks throughout the day, and at least 30 minutes for lunch. You can also try taking a few 5–10 minute walks to get some fresh air and recharge.

2. Exercise: Regular physical activity can help you cope with stress and boost your productivity. Yoga is a good option, but any form of exercise is beneficial.

3. Get enough sleep: Limit caffeine in the late afternoon and avoid stimulating activities like using your computer or watching TV before bed.

4. Focus on your life outside of work: Spend time with people you don’t work with, and develop interests and skills outside of your job.

5. Prioritise tasks: Set realistic goals, learn to say “no”, and stay organised.

6. Make healthy choices: Avoid using alcohol or fast food to cope with stress. Instead, try to make healthy choices when you’re feeling tense.

7. Identify what you can change: Consider what’s within your control to change, and what’s not.

8. Develop a recovery plan: Learn what works best for you to recover from stress.

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