Description
SMD1026 – Stress Management in the Age of AI
Overview
In today’s rapidly evolving and hyperconnected world, our time, attention, and mental energy are in constant demand. The rise of digital tools, AI technologies, continuous notifications, multitasking expectations, and information overload has significantly intensified workplace stress and anxiety.
While stress and anxiety are natural human responses, modern work patterns—such as always-on connectivity, fragmented attention, and digital overload—can amplify these experiences, negatively affecting focus, emotional regulation, productivity, and overall wellbeing.
This two-day program takes a comprehensive and contemporary approach to stress management by addressing not only traditional workplace stressors, but also anxiety, cognitive overload, burnout, and digital fatigue associated with AI-driven and technology-heavy work environments.
Participants will be guided to identify their personal stress triggers, understand how modern work habits impact their stress response, and develop practical coping strategies. The program equips participants with tools to manage emotional and digital stressors, build resilience, and sustain performance and wellbeing in today’s demanding professional landscape.
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This program can be tailored to your specific business needs.
A little bit of personalization goes a long way. Ask us for a no-obligation Training Needs Analysis (TNA) so we can tailor this, or any other CSG program to meet your learning outcomes.
Objectives
Objectives At the end of the training, participants would be able to:
- Understand the concepts of stress and anxiety in the workplace and daily life
- Identify common triggers of stress and anxiety and understand their impact on performance, health, and wellbeing
- Recognise physical, emotional, and behavioural signs of stress and anxiety
- Identify and manage common organisational and work-related stressors more effectively
- Apply practical coping strategies, including emotional regulation and cognitive techniques
- Develop a personalised action plan to support sustainable wellbeing, resilience, and productivity at work
Duration
Duration 2 Days
Target Audience
Target Audience - Employees at all levels experiencing work-related stress, anxiety, or mental fatigue
- Managers and supervisors responsible for supporting team wellbeing
- HR professionals, people managers, and wellness coordinators
- Professionals seeking practical coping strategies, healthier work habits, and sustainable approaches to managing stress in a technology-driven environment
Modules:
Module 1: Understanding Stress & Anxiety
- What is stress and anxiety
- Differences between stress and anxiety
- The “Fight or Flight” response
- Types of anxiety
- Effects of stress and anxiety on health and performance
Module 2: Common Triggers & Symptoms
- Common triggers of stress and anxiety
- Internal versus external stressors
- Physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms
- Warning signs and when to seek help
- Available mental health resources and support
Module 3: Modern Work Stressors – Multitasking, Interruptions & Digital Overload
- Burnout self-test
- Definition, signs, and symptoms of burnout
- Causes of burnout
- Changing nature of work and rising expectations
- Multitasking myths and mental overload
- Constant interruptions, notifications, and fragmented attention
Module 4: The 4 A’s of Stress Relief
- Avoid, Alter, Accept, Adapt
- Identifying appropriate situations for each approach
- Creating effective stress-management actions
Group Activity: StressEase
- Applying the 4 A’s of Stress Relief to real-life workplace scenarios
Module 5: Quick Stress Relief Techniques
- Grounding techniques for immediate stress relief
Module 7: Relaxation Techniques
- Deep breathing exercises
- Guided relaxation practice
Module 8: Lifestyle Changes for Stress & Anxiety Management
- Nutrition for stress and anxiety relief
- How exercise supports mental wellbeing
- Importance of quality sleep
Module 9: Additional Coping Strategies
- Time management
- Practicing gratitude
- Leisure and recovery activities