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Feeling Overwhelmed? Strategies for Calmer Days [Mind Tools]( [Mind Tools]( Mind Tools Newsletter - Stress Management - April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is undoubtedly one of the biggest problems facing the modern workforce and this month brings focus to its impact on our well-being. By raising awareness, we're encouraged to learn healthy coping mechanisms and prioritize stress management. Mind Tools can help you develop techniques to manage stress. In this newsletter, we’ve brought together some of our top resources to help deal with stress. These are just a small sample of some of the 3000+ resources available to Mind Tools Members. As a non-member, remember you'll only have access to 2 of the articles below, so choose wisely! Available to members, we have a Skill Bites course that focuses on Stress Management. And remember, Mind Tools Monthly membership starts with a free 7 day trial, so why not sign-up and access our Skill Bite course. Discover what Mind Tools can do for you and your career, [sign-up today](. Stress Management [Three colleagues in a meeting]( Burnout Self-Test Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion mixed with an uncharacteristic loss of belief and purpose. If this sounds familiar, we've put together a Burnout Self-Test to help you, or someone you're concerned about, to assess the risk. Take the test yourself. [Take the test]( [Confident smiling woman on a laptop]( Managing Stress In this article, we'll look at what stress is, common causes of it, and some techniques you can use to manage the symptoms of stress. [Read more]( [Woman on laptop looking worried]( 8 Signs of Stress You Can't Ignore Constant pressure for a prolonged period can affect your performance, health and personality. It's vital to recognise when your body is telling you that you need a break. Check out our infographic for those 8 signs. [View infographic]( [Colleague relaxing and in thought]( Meditation for Stress Management One useful technique for dealing with stress is meditation. This is not just a "new age" practice – people have used meditation for thousands of years to relax their minds and bodies, and to manage stress. [Read more]( [Screenshot of Skill Bites] Discover Skill Bites Created by our Mind Tools experts, Skill Bites are a collection of bite-sized courses designed to guide you through specific pain points and challenges of management and leadership. Each Skill Bite has eight to ten sessions, with each session taking just 10-15 minutes to complete. You'll start by assessing your current level of competence, then go on to learn new skills and record your learning. Which Skill Bite topics are available? • Stress Management - This week's newsletter topic, our Stress Management Skill Bite will help you discover your triggers and how to deal with them. • Collaboration - Develop this vital skill for team and organization success. • Problem Solving - Learn tools and methods to help you tackle challenges effectively. • Critical Thinking - Develop your skill for making objective and well-thought-out decisions. • Giving Feedback - How to give feedback candidly and respectfully. • Resilience - How to bounce back when things don't go quite as expected. Skill Bites are exclusive, only available to our members – learn more about them today. [Discover Skill Bites]( [Perform. Manage. Lead - With Mind Tools]( [Privacy Policy]( • [Cookie Policy]( • [Terms & Conditions of Service]( • [Unsubscribe]( © 2024 Mind Tools Ltd is registered in Scotland with company number SC202102. Registered office at Level 1, 50 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1 EX. [View in Browser]( [10% off an annual Mind Tools membership plan](