Setting Priorities, Time Management & Stress Reduction

Course Overview

In today’s world, with ever-increasing demands on our time and attention, managing our time effectively and prioritising tasks is crucial for success. The Setting Priorities, Time Management & Stress Reduction training course is designed to provide participants with the tools and skills needed to optimise productivity and minimise stress in today’s fast-paced work environment. It is structured to offer a comprehensive understanding of identifying and prioritising tasks effectively. Participants will learn to differentiate between urgent and important tasks, categorise them according to importance, and allocate time accordingly. To ensure maximum productivity, they will also learn to use various time management tools and techniques, such as the Pomodoro Technique, the Eisenhower Matrix, and Time Blocking.

In addition to time management skills, it also focuses on techniques for reducing stress levels. Participants will learn to identify and manage their stress triggers, use relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and visualisation, and adopt a positive mindset to handle challenging situations. It emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals and developing strategies to avoid procrastination and improve focus and concentration. The participants will learn to break down their goals into manageable steps, set realistic deadlines, and track their progress regularly; they will acquire to overcome distractions, improve their focus, and stay motivated.

Furthermore, it provides the participants with practical and actionable strategies for managing their time, reducing stress, and achieving their goals with the combination of theoretical concepts with practical exercises, case studies, and interactive discussions to ensure that participants leave with the skills and confidence needed to take control of their work and personal lives and achieve tremendous success and fulfilment.

Course Objectives

This training course aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to manage their time efficiently and effectively, prioritise tasks, and reduce stress in the workplace. The participants will be able to manage their workload and achieve better work-life balance.

After the training course, the participants will learn to:

• Recall the importance of setting priorities
• Understand time management techniques
• Implement prioritisation techniques to workloads
• Evaluate productivity strategies and systems
• Develop effective time management and stress reduction plan

Target Audience

This training course benefits individuals who struggle with managing their time effectively and want to improve their productivity while reducing stress levels.

It is suitable for a wide range of working professionals, including (but not limited to) the following: 

• Managers and Team Leaders who want to optimise their team’s performance
• Professionals who need to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Individuals who want to develop time management skills
• Individuals who want to reduce stress levels and achieve work-life balance
• Anyone who wants to improve their productivity and achieve their goals

Training Methodology

The training course will use various interactive and participatory teaching methods to ensure engagement and retention of knowledge. These methods include group discussions, case studies, role-playing, and practical exercises. Participants can apply concepts learned in real-life situations and receive feedback from the facilitator and their peers. Additionally, it will incorporate individual and group reflection, allowing participants to assess their strengths and areas for improvement in setting priorities, time management, and stress reduction. This will be conducted in a supportive and collaborative environment to encourage open communication and sharing of ideas.