Rhode Island Higher Education Training Consortium

Can stress harm your productivity and effectiveness at work, as well as your overall sense of contentment in life? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. When we feel stressed, our nervous systems goes into that fight or flight state. In this state, our brains are foggy, and we see fewer options. This means our problem solving abilities are compromised, not to mention our ability to focus.

On the flip side, shifting a little focus to your wellbeing can put you in a more calm, clear-headed, optimal place. This mind-set shift (and activation of the parasympathetic nervous system) can help you not only to be more effective during your everyday work, but also help you to be more focused, creative, and even a better teammate. Join us for a hands-on, experiential session to explore this topic and engage in some positive psychology and mindfulness-based practices to bring you back to your "best self". We'll even throw in a bit of neuroscience to keep things interesting!