Section outline
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This activity journal is designed as a key resource for youth workers to enhance their well-being through practical, micro-learning activities. These resources are tailored to equip youth workers with a diverse range of coping skills and strategies that can easily be integrated into their daily lives and self-care routines.
By engaging with these tools, youth workers will be able to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and boost self-esteem. As they practice and refine these techniques, they will gain greater awareness of their physical, emotional, and mental needs. In turn, this awareness will empower them to advocate more effectively for their well-being.
Throughout the journal, youth workers are encouraged to reflect on and log their experiences with each of the 30 micro-learning activities. This includes noting how each activity supports their well-being, the impact it has, and the feasibility of incorporating it into their ongoing self-care routines. This reflective process will not only support personal growth but also provide valuable insights for sustained well-being.
Topics
1) Stress Recognition - Identifying signs of stress
2) Mindfulness Techniques - Introduction to mindfulness and simple activities
3) Deep Breathing Exercises - Breathing techniques for relaxation
4) Time Management - Balancing workload and personal time
5) Positive Self-Talk - Building self-esteem and resilience
6) Effective Goal Setting - Setting realistic personal and professional goals
7) Physical Activity - Incorporating exercise into daily routines
8) Healthy Nutrition - Nourishing the body for optimal well-being
9) Sleep Hygiene - Tips for improving sleep quality
10) Emotional Regulation - Managing strong emotions
11) Conflict Resolution - Skills for handling conflicts in the workplace
12) Boundaries Setting - Establishing healthy personal and professional boundaries
13) Social Support Networks - Building a support system
14) Impact of Stress – Physical and mental impacts of stress
15) Nature Connection - Benefits of spending time in nature
16) Understanding the benefits of mindfulness
17) Using journaling for self-reflection
18) Meditation Basics - Starting a meditation practice
19) Gratitude Practices - Cultivating gratitude for well-being
20) Digital Detox - Managing screen time for mental health
21) How to Talk about Stress with colleagues and managers
22) Assertiveness Training - Advocating for personal needs
23) Coping with Change - Strategies for adapting to change
24) Tips for strengthening resilience in challenging times
25) Crisis Management - Coping with crisis situations
26) Compassion Fatigue - Recognising the signs.
27) Burnout – Recognising and preventing burnout.
28) Cognitive Reframing - Changing negative thought patterns
29) Self-Compassion - Nurturing self-compassion and self-care
30) Well-being planning – Developing a personalised well-being plan
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Acknowledgement. This paper has received funding from the European Union under Grant Agreement—........, ERASMUS+ Cooperation partnerships in youth for implementing the project “Rise and Shine”.
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