About this session
Knowing that stress is affecting you is one thing; knowing what to do on a difficult Tuesday afternoon is another.
This practical session helps participants build a personal stress-reduction plan around the pressures they face, the early signs they notice and the forms of recovery that genuinely help them feel more settled, focused and able to cope.
Rather than prescribing one perfect routine, the session brings together quick resets, deeper recovery, clearer boundaries, supportive conversations and backup plans for demanding periods.
Participants leave with a flexible plan they can use at work, at home and during the weeks when their usual good intentions are hardest to maintain.
What your people take away
- Understand the elements of a useful plan
- Map pressure and recovery patterns
- Choose several coping options
- Address control and influence
- Identify support and escalation routes
- Build a reviewable weekly plan
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Find What Helps You Come Back DownA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Find What Helps You Come Back Down: notice what recovery feels like, build a menu of recovery options and match the tool to the moment.
- Notice what recovery feels like
- Build a menu of recovery options
- Match the tool to the moment
Covers 3 of 4 points in Find What Helps You Come Back Down.
60 minutes
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Find What Helps You Come Back Down.
90 minutes
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Find What Helps You Come Back Down and Create Breathing Space in a Busy Day.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Find What Helps You Come Back Down, Create Breathing Space in a Busy Day and Build Your Personal Stress-Reduction Plan.
Full day
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Find What Helps You Come Back Down
Every length- Notice what recovery feels likeParticipants consider how they know when their body and mind are beginning to settle, whether that shows up as slower breathing, clearer thinking, less muscle tension or feeling more present.
- Build a menu of recovery optionsA range of possibilities is explored, from music, movement and fresh air to breathing space, laughter, creativity, quiet time, social connection and practical problem-solving.
- Match the tool to the momentDifferent forms of stress may call for different responses.
- Start small enough to use itThe strongest plan is one that can still be used between meetings, during a commute or after a difficult day.
Create Breathing Space in a Busy Day
90 minutes and longer- Use the gaps that already existRecovery does not always need a long break or a perfectly quiet room.
- Protect one part of the dayA personal stress-reduction plan becomes stronger when at least one part of the day is protected from constant demands.
- Reduce unnecessary frictionSome stress comes from small repeated irritations: unclear priorities, cluttered calendars, missing information, avoidable interruptions or trying to remember everything.
- Build a better transition out of workCarrying the working day straight into the evening can make it difficult for the body and mind to switch modes.
Build Your Personal Stress-Reduction Plan
3 hours and longer- Choose your everyday supportsParticipants select the routines that are most likely to help on a normal week, such as movement, regular meals, sleep preparation, time outdoors, creative activity or contact with supportive people.
- Add quick resets for difficult momentsA short list of in-the-moment options is created for tense meetings, upsetting messages, conflict, overload or the feeling that everything is happening at once.
- Plan for the pressure pointsParticipants identify the situations that most often disrupt their wellbeing, from monthly deadlines and travel to family responsibilities, financial worries or difficult working relationships.
- Decide what support looks likeSupport can involve emotional reassurance, practical help, clearer expectations, workload changes or professional guidance.
Keep the Plan Working When Life Gets Messy
Full day only- Create a minimum-version planSome weeks will not allow for the full routine, and the plan should account for that from the beginning.
- Prepare for high-pressure weeksKnown busy periods—deadlines, launches, travel, school holidays, caring demands or organizational change—can be planned for rather than treated as surprises.
- Review what is actually helpingA useful plan should change as circumstances, workload and energy levels change.
- Know when the plan is not enoughPersonal recovery strategies have limits, particularly when stress is persistent, worsening or affecting sleep, work, relationships or daily functioning.
Who it’s for
- Employees looking for accessible, practical heart-health education
- Virtual, hybrid, onsite, frontline and shift-working teams
- Workplace wellbeing programs focused on prevention and everyday action
- Organizations seeking presentation-led and workshop-compatible delivery
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Creating a Personal Stress-Reduction Plan
How long is Creating a Personal Stress-Reduction Plan?
Creating a Personal Stress-Reduction Plan runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Find What Helps You Come Back Down: notice what recovery feels like, build a menu of recovery options and match the tool to the moment. A 60-minute session covers Find What Helps You Come Back Down in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Create Breathing Space in a Busy Day. A 3-hour session adds Build Your Personal Stress-Reduction Plan. A full-day session adds Keep the Plan Working When Life Gets Messy.
Can Creating a Personal Stress-Reduction Plan be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Creating a Personal Stress-Reduction Plan?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Creating a Personal Stress-Reduction Plan to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.