Ep158 - Sleep, Stress and Self-Compassion at Work with Ruth Kent

About this episode

Ruth Kent discusses strategies for managing stress, improving sleep hygiene, and cultivating self-compassion in high-pressure workplaces.

In this episode, Ruth Kent shares insightful strategies on managing stress, improving sleep hygiene and cultivating self-compassion for leaders, managers and employees navigating high-pressure workplaces. Learn practical tips and frameworks to foster resilience and mental health at work. Main topics: The rising stress patterns in workplaces pre- and post-pandemic The bi-directional relationship between sleep and stress Practical sleep hygiene tips for busy professionals The importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in leadership How mindfulness fosters better decision-making and emotional regulation Strategies for integrating behavioural change through long-term programs Connect with Ruth Sunrise Well: https://www.sunrisewell.com.au/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkentsunrisewell/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to workplace wellbeing and mental health focus01:08 - Trends in stress levels in workplaces over recent years02:45 - The impact of social media and digitalization on stress03:15 - Stress reactivity and its effects on relationships and decision-making03:59 - Challenges faced by middle and upper management during stressful times04:32 - Sleep…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Bosna

Guest: Ruth Kent

Topics covered

• stress management
• sleep hygiene
• self-compassion
• workplace resilience
• mental health
• leadership

Keywords

• stress
• sleep
• self-compassion
• mindfulness
• leadership
• resilience
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sunrise Well, LinkedIn

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