Feeling too stressed? Learn techniques to relax with these resources
According to the American Institute of Stress, stress-related ailments such as loss of sleep and anxiety cost the nation roughly $300 billion every year in medical bills and lost productivity. Physically, stress can cause a 40 percent increased risk of heart disease, 25 percent increased risk for a heart attack and a 50 percent increased risk of stroke.
With resources from Skillsoft and Lynda.com, you can learn techniques to combat harmful stress.
| Skillsoft | Lynda.com |
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| Success Under Stress: Powerful Tools for Staying Calm, Confident, and Productive When the Pressure's On: This book introduces ways to defuse stress and boost productivity in any situation. |
Managing Stress: In this interactive online course, identify personal triggers of stress, manage your response and make positive changes to avoid these triggers. |
| Managing Pressures and Stress to Optimize Your Performance: In this 25-minute course, understand the various triggers and effects of stress, while learning how to help stressed colleagues. |
Reduce Stress: In this video, find the top 10 things that may be adding to your day-to-day stress levels and learn how to avoid them. |
| Signs of Stress: Not sure if you, a loved one or a colleague is too stressed? Learn how to diagnose physical signs of stress that may lead to illness in a quick 2-minute video. |
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| Stress Management Techniques: Refer back to this print-out job aid when you feel stressed to identify effective techniques to manage it. |
As a CU employee, you have access to a combined online library of more than 5,000 videos, courses and books. These resources cover the latest software, creative and business skills for personal and professional growth.
Access Skillsoft:
- Log on to your employee portal.
- Expand Quick Links.
- Select Start Skillsoft.
Access Lynda.com:
- Log on to your campus portal.
- Access the NavBar and select CU Resources.
- Select Training.
- Click Lynda.com.
Contact system.training@cu.edu if you have problems accessing these systems.
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