Supporting your wellbeing
A toolkit to help you understand and look after your wellbeing at work.
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Introduction
This toolkit, developed by Dr Tim Anstiss, explains how to:
- Manage stress and anxiety
- Be resilient
- Be assertive
Watch the videos and download the practical worksheets.
Managing stress and anxiety
Stress, anxiety and worry are all related and can be overwhelming.
Dr Tim Anstiss explains how we can manage these feelings and use planning and management tools to get better at managing these feelings.
Resources
- Personal stress management plan
- Tips for stress management
- Taking perspective - stress worksheet
- Sources of stress worksheet
- Stress - Personal Stress Management Plan
Download the resources below.
Resilience
What is resilience, how do you achieve it and where does it come from?
Dr Tim Anstiss explains that resilience is not simply ‘bouncing back’ from adversity but learning to adapt to new situations.
Use the video and the resources below to get some tips on how to become resilient.
Resources
- Top tips for resilience
- Problem Solving worksheet
- Avoiding the three P’s worksheet
Download the resources below.
Assertiveness and saying no
Being assertive can be difficult.
It’s hard to know when the time is right to be assertive or how to overcome some of the mental barriers you might have around communicating your needs and emotions.
Watch the video below and use the resources to get tips on knowing when to use your assertiveness and how communicate clearly, firmly and respectfully.
Resources
- Assertive communication worksheet
Download the resources below.
Managing your mental health
You may find the following resources useful for managing your mental health:
Association of Illustrators/Society of Authors Mental health for creative freelancers pdf
Association for Independent Professionals & the Self-Employed
Freelancers Make Theatre Work wellbeing resources
Leapers supports the mental health of freelancers
Practitioner health research and resources from the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance