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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface .............................................................................................................................................. 3
What is Courseware? ................................................................................................................................ 3
How Do I Customize My Course? .............................................................................................................. 3
Materials Required ................................................................................................................................... 4
Maximizing Your Training Power .............................................................................................................. 5
Icebreakers ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Icebreaker: Friends Indeed ........................................................................................................................ 7
Training Manual Sample ..................................................................................................................... 8
Sample Module: Plan Ahead for Happiness .............................................................................................. 9
Instructor Guide Sample ................................................................................................................... 17
Sample Module: Plan Ahead for Happiness ............................................................................................ 18
Activities ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Quick Reference Sheets .................................................................................................................... 29
Certificate of Completion ................................................................................................................. 31
PowerPoint Sample .......................................................................................................................... 33
Full Course Table of Contents ........................................................................................................... 38
Preface
What is Courseware?
Welcome to Corporate Training Materials, a completely new training
experience!
Our courseware packages offer you top-quality training materials that
are customizable, user-friendly, educational, and fun. We provide your
materials, materials for the student, PowerPoint slides, and a take-
home reference sheet for the student. You simply need to prepare and
train!
Best of all, our courseware packages are created in Microsoft Office and can be opened using any
version of Word and PowerPoint. (Most other word processing and presentation programs support
these formats, too.) This means that you can customize the content, add your logo, change the color
scheme, and easily print and e-mail training materials.
How Do I Customize My Course?
Customizing your course is easy. To edit text, just click and type as you would with any document. This is
particularly convenient if you want to add customized statistics for your region, special examples for
your participants’ industry, or additional information. You can, of course, also use all of your word
processor’s other features, including text formatting and editing tools (such as cutting and pasting).
To remove modules, simply select the text and press Delete on your keyboard. Then, navigate to the
Table of Contents, right-click, and click Update Field. You may see a dialog box; if so, click “Update entire
table” and press OK.
(You will also want to perform this step if you add modules or move them around.)
If you want to change the way text looks, you can format any piece of text any way you want. However,
to make it easy, we have used styles so that you can update all the text at once.
If you are using Word 97 to 2003, start by clicking the Format menu followed by Styles and Formatting.
In Word 2007 and 2010 under the Home tab, right-click on your chosen style and click Modify. That will
then produce the Modify Style options window where you can set your preferred style options.
For example, if we wanted to change our Heading 1 style, used for Module Titles, this is what we would
do:
Now, we can change our formatting and it will apply to all the headings in the document.
For more information on making Word work for you, please refer to Word 2007 or 2010 Essentials by
Corporate Training Materials.
Materials Required
All of our courses use flip chart paper and markers extensively. (If you prefer, you can use a whiteboard
or chalkboard instead.)
We recommend that each participant have a copy of the Training Manual, and that you review each
module before training to ensure you have any special materials required. Worksheets and handouts are
included within a separate activities folder and can be reproduced and used where indicated. If you
would like to save paper, these worksheets are easily transferrable to a flip chart paper format, instead
of having individual worksheets.
We recommend these additional materials for all workshops:
Laptop with projector, for PowerPoint slides
Quick Reference Sheets for students to take home
Timer or watch (separate from your laptop)
Masking tape
Blank paper
Maximizing Your Training Power
We have just one more thing for you before you get started. Our company is built for trainers, by
trainers, so we thought we would share some of our tips with you, to help you create an engaging,
unforgettable experience for your participants.
Make it customized. By tailoring each course to your participants, you will find that your results
will increase a thousand-fold.
o Use examples, case studies, and stories that are relevant to the group.
o Identify whether your participants are strangers or whether they work together. Tailor
your approach appropriately.
o Different people learn in different ways, so use different types of activities to balance it
all out. (For example, some people learn by reading, while others learn by talking about
it, while still others need a hands-on approach. For more information, we suggest
Experiential Learning by David Kolb.)
Make it fun and interactive. Most people do not enjoy sitting and listening to someone else talk
for hours at a time. Make use of the tips in this book and your own experience to keep your
participants engaged. Mix up the activities to include individual work, small group work, large
group discussions, and mini-lectures.
Make it relevant. Participants are much more receptive to learning if they understand why they
are learning it and how they can apply it in their daily lives. Most importantly, they want to
know how it will benefit them and make their lives easier. Take every opportunity to tie what
you are teaching back to real life.
Keep an open mind. Many trainers find that they learn something each time they teach a
workshop. If you go into a training session with that attitude, you will find that there can be an
amazing two-way flow of information between the trainer and trainees. Enjoy it, learn from it,
and make the most of it in your workshops.
And now, time for the training!
Icebreakers
Each course is provided with a wide range of interactive Icebreakers. The trainer can utilize an
Icebreaker to help facilitate the beginning of the course, as it helps “break the ice” with the
participants. If the participants are new to each other, an icebreaker is a great way to introduce
everyone to each other. If the participants all know each other it can still help loosen up the
room and begin the training session on positive note. Below you will see one of the icebreakers
that can be utilized from the Icebreakers folder.
Icebreaker: Friends Indeed
Purpose
Have the participants moving around and help to make introductions to each other.
Materials Required
Name card for each person
Markers
Preparation
Have participants fill out their name card. Then, ask participants to stand in a circle, shoulder to
shoulder. They should place their name card at their feet. Then they can take a step back. You
as the facilitator should take the place in the center of the circle.
Activity
Explain that there is one less place than people in the group, as you are in the middle and will
be participating. You will call out a statement that applies to you, and anyone to whom that
statement applies must find another place in the circle.
Examples:
Friends who have cats at home
Friends who are wearing blue
Friends who don’t like ice cream
The odd person out must stand in the center and make a statement.
The rules:
You cannot move immediately to your left or right, or back to your place.
Let’s be adults: no kicking, punching, body-checking, etc.
Play a few rounds until everyone has had a chance to move around.
Training Manual Sample
On the following pages is a sample module from our Training Manual. Each of our courses
contains twelve modules with three to five lessons per module. It is in the same format and
contains the same material as the Instructor Guide, which is then shown after the Training
Manual sample, but does not contain the Lesson Plans box which assists the trainer during
facilitation.
The Training Manual can be easily updated, edited, or customized to add your business name
and company logo or that of your clients. It provides each participant with a copy of the
material where they can follow along with the instructor.
Sample Module: Plan Ahead for Happiness
Most of us spend more time at work than we do engaged
in any other activity other than sleeping. If we consider
how much of our lives we spend in our workplace, it
quickly becomes clear that spending this time unhappy,
unfulfilled, and just counting the days until the weekend is
a waste of time and energy. Finding ways to be happier at
work can not only lead to better mental health, but can
improve your productivity and overall work performance.
One key way to cultivate more happiness at work is to
plan for it! Develop habits that get your workday off to the
right start, and you’ll see greater happiness throughout the day and week.
Happiness is not something ready-
made. It comes through your own
actions.
The Dalai Lama
Have a Nightly Routine
Nothing gets your day off on the wrong foot like rushing around in the morning!
Lost keys, skipping breakfast, discovering that the pants you wanted to wear are
not back from the dry cleaner – all this can throw your morning into chaos. Taking
time the night before to organize what you need for the next day can help avoid
this morning rush and let you start your day centered, organized, and with
everything you need. Create a nightly routine – and follow it! Choose your clothes
for the next day, set up your coffee maker (especially if it has a timer and automatic brew!), pack your
lunch. Take time to place the things you will need for work the next day in your briefcase or bag. You
might even choose a space near the door to be your “launch pad,” a space where everything you need
for the day is in one place and easy to pick up. Your routine will vary depending on what you need each
day, what your workday looks like, and what the needs of your family are. It might even help to make
yourself a checklist until the routine truly becomes a habit.
Get at Least 8 Hours of Sleep
Sleep deprivation is bad for your mental, emotional, and physical health. It’s
hard to feel productive, happy, and positive when you’re exhausted! Making
sure that you get at least 8 hours of quality sleep per night is one step you can
take to help prepare yourself to be happier and healthier, both at work and in
the rest of your life. Many of us are used to running on just a few hours of
sleep, or to getting sleep that isn’t truly restful. There are a few steps you can take to ensure that you
get the most restful sleep possible and wake up ready to face the day with a positive attitude.
Steps to Quality Sleep:
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day – including weekends.
Have a nightly routine that prepares you for bed – shower, tooth brushing, prayer or meditation,
etc.
Put away the electronic devices!
Make your bedroom a sanctuary.
Wake Up Early Enough for Some “Me” Time
Getting enough sleep is important, but waking up early enough so that you have time
to transition into your day can also help foster happiness. If you usually hit the
ground running and leave the house with just enough time to make it to the office on
time, you are kicking your day off with anxiety. Waking up even 15 minutes earlier so
that you can have some “me” time can help you ease into your day with a sense of
centeredness instead of a sense of panic. Some people like to wake up very early and
have an hour or more of “me” time, while others just need an extra 10 or 15 minutes to linger over a
cup of coffee or tea. Figure out what works for you!
Ways to Use Your “Me” Time:
Read the newspaper or a passage from a book you are enjoying.
Pray or meditate.
Do some light stretching or yoga.
Linger over your coffee, tea, or breakfast.
Spend time stroking your pet.
It’s important not to use your “me” time to get a head start on your work day by reading emails,
working on projects, or checking voicemail!
Give Yourself Time to Arrive at Work Early
Commuting is often the most stressful part of the workday. Whether you drive, walk,
bike, or take public transit to work, delays and traffic jams can get your day off to a
stressful start. Too often we make this worse on ourselves by leaving for work at the
last possible moment, meaning there’s no room for error, and that we arrive at work
with only moments to spare before we have to jump into our first project or meeting.
All this can leave us frazzled, anxious, and short-tempered. Altering your morning commute so that you
can arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for work helps you ease into your workday instead of having to throw
yourself right in. And giving yourself that cushion can also give you much-needed wiggle room in your
commute to account for the unexpected. When you arrive early, you have time to transition gradually
into your work -- check email, get a cup of coffee, check your schedule and to do list, or simply say good
morning to your coworkers. This helps you meet the day in a positive frame of mind.
Case Study
Laura was a night owl. She was always most productive very late at night, she said.
Some nights she only got 3 or 4 hours of sleep. She would hit the snooze button on
her alarm clock until the last possible moment every morning, and then would have to
hurry through her shower. Often she went to put on an outfit only to discover that
parts of it were still in the laundry, meaning she had to choose something else. With
no time for breakfast, she’d grab a coffee and a bagel on the way to work, but since
she was leaving at the last possible minute, this stop often made her late. She’d come
rushing into work and have to jump right into her first meeting or project or, more disastrously, make
people wait for her to arrive. Her manager suggested that she try a nightly and morning routine to make
her mornings less stressful. Laura was skeptical, but agreed to try. She set up her coffee maker and
chose her clothes the night before. She even packed a lunch. Instead of staying up late on the computer,
Laura went to bed earlier than normal and set her alarm for the morning. In the morning, instead of
hitting snooze, she got up, ate breakfast, and dressed for work. She managed to arrive 15 minutes early,
and was able to start her day with a cup of coffee and a chat with the receptionist. She was amazed at
how much better she felt throughout the day.
Module Two: Review Questions
1. All but which of the following are benefits of a nightly routine?
a) It ensures that you have items you need in the morning
b) It helps promote more restful sleep
c) It helps alleviate rushing in the morning
d) It allows you to sleep as late as possible
2. Other than work, where do most of us spend the most time?
a) Eating
b) Sleeping
c) With Family
d) Commuting
3. How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
a) At least 8 hours
b) As many as you feel you need
c) 6-7 hours
d) At least 5 hours
4. All but which of the following help promote restful sleep?
a) Going to bed at the same time each night
b) Making sure the bedroom is comfortable
c) Reading a book on an e-reader until you feel drowsy
d) None of the above
5. Which of the following is not a benefit of waking up early?
a) It allows you time to ease into your day
b) It allows you to do some work before reaching the office
c) It allows you to spend some time with yourself before starting the day
d) It allows you to eat breakfast or otherwise start your day healthily
6. Which of the following is a good use of your “me” time in the morning?
a) Exercise
b) Prayer or meditation
c) Eating breakfast
d) All of the above
7. How early should you plan to arrive at work?
a) 10=15 minutes
b) 2 hours
c) 5 minutes
d) 30 minutes
8. How can planning to arrive earlier promote a better workday?
a) It allows you time to check email and voicemail and plan your day
b) It gives you a cushion in case of unexpected commuting delays
c) It allows you time to greet your colleagues
d) All of the above
9. What best describes Laura?
a) Rushed
b) Relaxed
c) Morning Person
d) Imaginative
10. What did planning ahead help increase?
a) Productivity
b) Stress
c) Happiness
d) Revenue
Instructor Guide Sample
On the following pages is a sample module from our Instructor Guide. It provides the instructor
with a copy of the material and a Lesson Plans box. Each Instructor Guide and Training Manual
mirrors each other in terms of the content. They differ in that the Instructor Guide is
customized towards the trainer, and Training Manual is customized for the participant.
The key benefit for the trainer is the Lesson Plan box. It provides a standardized set of tools to
assist the instructor train that particular lesson. The Lesson Plan box gives an estimated time to
complete the lesson, any materials that are needed for the lesson, recommended activities, and
additional points to assist in delivering the lessons such as Stories to Share and Delivery Tips.
Sample Module: Plan Ahead for Happiness
Most of us spend more time at work than we do engaged
in any other activity other than sleeping. If we consider
how much of our lives we spend in our workplace, it
quickly becomes clear that spending this time unhappy,
unfulfilled, and just counting the days until the weekend is
a waste of time and energy. Finding ways to be happier at
work can not only lead to better mental health, but can
improve your productivity and overall work performance.
One key way to cultivate more happiness at work is to
plan for it! Develop habits that get your workday off to the
right start, and you’ll see greater happiness throughout the day and week.
Happiness is not something ready-
made. It comes through your own
actions.
The Dalai Lama
Have a Nightly Routine
Nothing gets your day off on the wrong foot like rushing around in the morning!
Lost keys, skipping breakfast, discovering that the pants you wanted to wear are
not back from the dry cleaner – all this can throw your morning into chaos. Taking
time the night before to organize what you need for the next day can help avoid
this morning rush and let you start your day centered, organized, and with
everything you need. Create a nightly routine – and follow it! Choose your clothes
for the next day, set up your coffee maker (especially if it has a timer and automatic brew!), pack your
lunch. Take time to place the things you will need for work the next day in your briefcase or bag. You
might even choose a space near the door to be your “launch pad,” a space where everything you need
for the day is in one place and easy to pick up. Your routine will vary depending on what you need each
day, what your workday looks like, and what the needs of your family are. It might even help to make
yourself a checklist until the routine truly becomes a habit.
Estimated Time 10 minutes
Topic Objective Create a nightly routine.
Topic Summary Create a Nightly Routine
Create a nightly routine.
Materials Required Worksheet One: Nightly Routine
Planning Checklist None
Recommended Activity Have each participant think about his or her needs and create a nightly
routine.
Stories to Share Share any personal or relevant stories.
Delivery Tips Invite individual participants to share their nightly routines.
Review Questions How can a nightly routine help prepare you for happiness?
Get at Least 8 Hours of Sleep
Sleep deprivation is bad for your mental, emotional, and physical health. It’s
hard to feel productive, happy, and positive when you’re exhausted! Making
sure that you get at least 8 hours of quality sleep per night is one step you can
take to help prepare yourself to be happier and healthier, both at work and in
the rest of your life. Many of us are used to running on just a few hours of
sleep, or to getting sleep that isn’t truly restful. There are a few steps you can take to ensure that you
get the most restful sleep possible and wake up ready to face the day with a positive attitude.
Steps to Quality Sleep:
Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day – including weekends.
Have a nightly routine that prepares you for bed – shower, tooth brushing, prayer or meditation,
etc.
Put away the electronic devices!
Make your bedroom a sanctuary.
Estimated Time 10 minutes
Topic Objective Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Topic Summary
Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night
Explore things that interfere with sleep, things that foster sleep, and how to
remedy barriers to sleep.
Materials Required Flipboard/chart and markers
Planning Checklist None
Recommended Activity
Have the class brainstorm things that interfere with their ability to get
quality sleep, or that that they find helpful. Brainstorm remedies for the
barriers.
Stories to Share Share any personal relevant stories.
Delivery Tips Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions How can we improve the quality of our sleep in order to be happier at work?
Wake Up Early Enough for Some “Me” Time
Getting enough sleep is important, but waking up early enough so that you have time
to transition into your day can also help foster happiness. If you usually hit the
ground running and leave the house with just enough time to make it to the office on
time, you are kicking your day off with anxiety. Waking up even 15 minutes earlier so
that you can have some “me” time can help you ease into your day with a sense of
centeredness instead of a sense of panic. Some people like to wake up very early and
have an hour or more of “me” time, while others just need an extra 10 or 15 minutes to linger over a
cup of coffee or tea. Figure out what works for you!
Ways to Use Your “Me” Time:
Read the newspaper or a passage from a book you are enjoying.
Pray or meditate.
Do some light stretching or yoga.
Linger over your coffee, tea, or breakfast.
Spend time stroking your pet.
It’s important not to use your “me” time to get a head start on your work day by reading emails,
working on projects, or checking voicemail!
Estimated Time 10 minutes
Topic Objective Introduce the idea of “me” time as a tool for happiness
Topic Summary
Get Some “Me” Time
Consider the importance of taking time for one’s self before starting the
workday.
Materials Required Flipchart/board and marker
Planning Checklist None
Recommended Activity Discuss the importance of taking “me” time. Have class members share what
they do during “me” time or brainstorm ideas.
Stories to Share Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions How can taking “me” time prepare you for a happier work day?
Give Yourself Time to Arrive at Work Early
Commuting is often the most stressful part of the workday. Whether you drive, walk,
bike, or take public transit to work, delays and traffic jams can get your day off to a
stressful start. Too often we make this worse on ourselves by leaving for work at the
last possible moment, meaning there’s no room for error, and that we arrive at work
with only moments to spare before we have to jump into our first project or meeting.
All this can leave us frazzled, anxious, and short-tempered. Altering your morning
commute so that you can arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for work helps you ease into your workday
instead of having to throw yourself right in. And giving yourself that cushion can also give you much-
needed wiggle room in your commute to account for the unexpected. When you arrive early, you have
time to transition gradually into your work -- check email, get a cup of coffee, check your schedule and
to do list, or simply say good morning to your coworkers. This helps you meet the day in a positive frame
of mind.
Estimated Time 10 minutes
Topic Objective Introduce the idea of arriving at work early
Topic Summary Arrive at Work Early
Discuss the benefits of arriving at work early.
Materials Required Flipchart/board and marker
Planning Checklist None
Recommended Activity
As a group, discuss the ways in which some extra time each morning would
make the workday less stressful and promote happiness. Come up with ideas
for how to arrive early and how to use the extra time to promote happiness
each day.
Stories to Share Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions How can 10 or 15 extra minutes each morning make you happier?
Case Study
Laura was a night owl. She was always most productive very late at night, she said.
Some nights she only got 3 or 4 hours of sleep. She would hit the snooze button on
her alarm clock until the last possible moment every morning, and then would have
to hurry through her shower. Often she went to put on an outfit only to discover that
parts of it were still in the laundry, meaning she had to choose something else. With
no time for breakfast, she’d grab a coffee and a bagel on the way to work, but since
she was leaving at the last possible minute, this stop often made her late. She’d come
rushing into work and have to jump right into her first meeting or project or, more disastrously, make
people wait for her to arrive. Her manager suggested that she try a nightly and morning routine to make
her mornings less stressful. Laura was skeptical, but agreed to try. She set up her coffee maker and
chose her clothes the night before. She even packed a lunch. Instead of staying up late on the
computer, Laura went to bed earlier than normal and set her alarm for the morning. In the morning,
instead of hitting snooze, she got up, ate breakfast, and dressed for work. She managed to arrive 15
minutes early, and was able to start her day with a cup of coffee and a chat with the receptionist. She
was amazed at how much better she felt throughout the day.
Estimated Time 5 minutes
Topic Objective Outline the Plan Ahead for Happiness case study.
Topic Summary Case study
Discuss the importance of planning ahead for workplace happiness.
Materials Required None
Planning Checklist None
Recommended Activity Discuss the outcome of the case study.
Stories to Share Share any personal, relevant stories.
Delivery Tips Encourage everyone to participate.
Review Questions What habits were impacting Laura’s workplace happiness?
Module Two: Review Questions
1. All but which of the following are benefits of a nightly routine?
a) It ensures that you have items you need in the morning
b) It helps promote more restful sleep
c) It helps alleviate rushing in the morning
d) It allows you to sleep as late as possible
The goal of a nightly routine is to prepare you for the day and ensure that you have the items
you need. This can helps you sleep more restfully and have a less stressful morning.
2. Other than work, where do most of us spend the most time?
a) Eating
b) Sleeping
c) With Family
d) Commuting
Other than work, most people spend the most time sleeping. This means that finding a way to
be happy at work is key – it is where we invest so much of our time and energy.
3. How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
a) At least 8 hours
b) As many as you feel you need
c) 6-7 hours
d) At least 5 hours
You should strive for at least 8 hours of sleep per night. Sleep deprivation impacts physical,
emotional, and mental health, which all in turn impact happiness.
4. All but which of the following help promote restful sleep?
a) Going to bed at the same time each night
b) Making sure the bedroom is comfortable
c) Reading a book on an e-reader until you feel drowsy
d) None of the above
Electronic devices can interfere with sleep. If you must read to help yourself sleep, do not use an
electronic device. Keeping to a set bedtime and making your bedroom relaxing and comfortable
also help promote sleep.
5. Which of the following is not a benefit of waking up early?
a) It allows you time to ease into your day
b) It allows you to do some work before reaching the office
c) It allows you to spend some time with yourself before starting the day
d) It allows you to eat breakfast or otherwise start your day healthily
Waking up early allows for some “me” time. Use this time for yourself – do not start in on work
tasks.
6. Which of the following is a good use of your “me” time in the morning?
a) Exercise
b) Prayer or meditation
c) Eating breakfast
d) All of the above
Your “me” time can be used any way you like, as long as it focuses on you! Exercise, pray or
meditate, read, eat a healthy breakfast – take some time to ease into your day.
7. How early should you plan to arrive at work?
a) 10=15 minutes
b) 2 hours
c) 5 minutes
d) 30 minutes
An extra 10-15 minutes in your day can allow you to ease into your work and be happier. Plan to
arrive 10-15 minutes early.
8. How can planning to arrive earlier promote a better workday?
a) It allows you time to check email and voicemail and plan your day
b) It gives you a cushion in case of unexpected commuting delays
c) It allows you time to greet your colleagues
d) All of the above
Planning to arrive early promotes happiness at work in several ways. It gives you a cushion in
case of unexpected commuting delays. It also allows you time to ease into your day, greet
colleagues, and plan for your workday.
9. What best describes Laura?
a) Rushed
b) Relaxed
c) Morning Person
d) Imaginative
Laura is constantly in a rush. Learning to plan ahead helped her be less rushed and stressed.
10. What did planning ahead help increase?
a) Productivity
b) Stress
c) Happiness
d) Revenue
As Laura learned to plan ahead, she found herself less stressed and happier at work.
Activities
During the facilitation of a lesson Worksheet or Handout may be utilized to help present the
material. If a lesson calls for a Worksheet or Handout it will be listed in the Lesson Plan box
under Materials Required. The trainer can then utilize the Activities folder for the
corresponding material and then provide it to the participants. They are all on separate Word
documents, and are easily edited and customized.
Below you will see the Worksheets or Handouts that are utilized during the training of the
above lesson. They are located in the Activities folder and can be easily printed and edited for
the participants.
Sample Worksheet: Nightly Routine
In the space, create a list of things that you could do the night before to make your morning more
peaceful and organized.
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Quick Reference Sheets
Below is an example of our Quick reference Sheets. They are used to provide the participants
with a quick way to reference the material after the course has been completed. They can be
customized by the trainer to provide the material deemed the most important. They are a way
the participants can look back and reference the material at a later date.
They are also very useful as a take-away from the workshop when branded. When a participant
leaves with a Quick Reference Sheet it provides a great way to promote future business.
Create a To-Do List for the
Day
Once you’ve checked for action items,
take a few minutes to make a to-do list
for the day. This gives you a picture of
how your time will be used, what
resources you will need, and any other
people you may need to involve. How
you set up your to-do list is up to you –
whether it’s by most pressing items first,
“low hanging fruit” (easily completed
items) first, or some other system.
What’s important is that you create a list
so that you have a plan for the day. While
your plan may have to change to
accommodate emerging needs or
unexpected events, having a plan means
you can get back on track when the
immediate crisis has passed. Keep your
list manageable, and limit it to just what
you will work on today – that way the list
doesn’t become overwhelming and
discouraging.
Take Time to Socialize
It may sound like exactly the opposite of what you should be
doing at work, but take the time to socialize with others during
your day. Take a few minutes to chat with a colleague when you
refill your coffee cup. Ask a coworker how her day is going. You
want to keep these interactions relatively brief so that you are
still accomplishing work, but also long enough to make a
meaningful connection. Many people also find they are happier
at work if they take the time to socialize with coworkers outside
of work hours, whether by meeting for dinner regularly or
otherwise sharing non-work time together. Whether you choose
to limit your socialization to work hours, or you choose to spend
time with coworkers away from the workplace, it is key to have
interactions that aren’t wholly centered on work. Getting to
know your colleagues as people, and letting them get to know
you as a person, helps you feel connected. This can make you a
much happier person at work!
Practice Professional Courage
One of the greatest things you can do for your own professional development and workplace happiness is practice
professional courage. Professional courage involves directly and productively addressing conflicts, advocating for
yourself and others on your team, and otherwise dealing directly and proactively with potential problems. It can be
difficult to practice professional courage, as it involves taking risks – it can seem easier to let a conflict go
unaddressed or to accept the status quo. However, allowing conflict to be unresolved or your needs to go unmet
can breed resentment and undermine productivity and happiness. Professional courage helps to promote open
communication in the workplace. It also assures that resentments and grudges do not fester. Learning to practice
professional courage is a leadership skill which can help prepare you for, and make you a candidate for, more
responsibility or promotions. But even if it does not lead to job advancement, practicing professional courage marks
you out as a leader and someone who wants to promote the healthiest workplace.
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material; they help to focus on the important points of information presented during the
training.
Full Course Table of Contents
Preface ..............................................................................................................................................7
What is Courseware? ................................................................................................................................ 7
How Do I Customize My Course? .............................................................................................................. 7
Materials Required ................................................................................................................................... 9
Maximizing Your Training Power .............................................................................................................. 9
Module One: Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 11
Housekeeping Items................................................................................................................................ 11
The Parking Lot ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Workshop Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 12
Module Two: Plan Ahead for Happiness ........................................................................................... 13
Have a Nightly Routine ........................................................................................................................... 13
Get at Least 8 Hours of Sleep .................................................................................................................. 14
Wake Up Early Enough for Some “Me” Time.......................................................................................... 15
Give Yourself Time to Arrive at Work Early............................................................................................. 16
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Module Two: Review Questions .............................................................................................................. 19
Module Three: Plan Your Day ........................................................................................................... 22
Arrive 10-15 Minutes Early ..................................................................................................................... 22
Check for Action Items ............................................................................................................................ 23
Create a To-Do List for the Day ............................................................................................................... 24
Build in Breaks ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Module Three: Review Questions ........................................................................................................... 27
Module Four: Relate to Others ......................................................................................................... 30
Greet Your Colleagues ............................................................................................................................ 30
Smile! Fake It If You Have To! ................................................................................................................. 31
Build Your Support Team ........................................................................................................................ 32
Take Time to Socialize ............................................................................................................................. 33
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Module Four: Review Questions ............................................................................................................. 35
Module Five: Go to Your Happy (Work) Space ................................................................................... 38
Create a Workspace That Makes You Happy ......................................................................................... 38
Clear the Clutter ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Bring in Personal Touches ....................................................................................................................... 40
Add Some Green! .................................................................................................................................... 41
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 42
Module Five: Review Questions .............................................................................................................. 43
Module Six: Accentuate the Positive ................................................................................................. 46
Use a Daily Affirmation ........................................................................................................................... 46
Surround Yourself with Positive People .................................................................................................. 47
Limit Your Negative Interactions ............................................................................................................ 48
Build Friendships ..................................................................................................................................... 49
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Module Six: Review Questions ................................................................................................................ 51
Module Seven: Use Your Benefits ..................................................................................................... 54
Use Your Vacation and Paid Time Off! ................................................................................................... 54
Gym or Health Club Memberships .......................................................................................................... 55
Employee Assistance Programs .............................................................................................................. 56
Explore Other Benefits ............................................................................................................................ 57
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 58
Module Seven: Review Questions ........................................................................................................... 59
Module Eight: Take Control of Your Career Happiness ....................................................................... 62
Take Control of Your Professional Development .................................................................................... 62
Seek Frequent Feedback ......................................................................................................................... 63
Practice Professional Courage ................................................................................................................ 64
Seek Mentoring, and Seek to Mentor Others ......................................................................................... 65
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 66
Module Eight: Review Questions ............................................................................................................ 67
Module Nine: Set Boundaries ........................................................................................................... 70
Learn to Say No ....................................................................................................................................... 70
Learn to Say Yes ...................................................................................................................................... 71
Protect Your Downtime .......................................................................................................................... 72
Know When to Call It a Day .................................................................................................................... 73
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 74
Module Nine: Review Questions ............................................................................................................. 75
Module Ten: Practice Positivity ........................................................................................................ 78
Keep Your Interactions Positive .............................................................................................................. 78
Practice Gratitude ................................................................................................................................... 79
Address Conflict and Misunderstandings Directly .................................................................................. 80
Look for the Silver Lining ......................................................................................................................... 81
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 82
Module Ten: Review Questions .............................................................................................................. 83
Module Eleven: Choose to Be Happy ................................................................................................ 86
Happiness is a Choice .............................................................................................................................. 86
Choose Your Stress Response .................................................................................................................. 87
Do One Thing Every Day That You Love and Enjoy ................................................................................. 88
Seek to Make Positive Changes .............................................................................................................. 89
Case Study ............................................................................................................................................... 90
Module Eleven: Review Questions .......................................................................................................... 91
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up .......................................................................................................... 94
Words from the Wise .............................................................................................................................. 94
Review of Parking Lot ............................................................................................................................. 94
Lessons Learned ...................................................................................................................................... 94
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations .......................................................................................... 95
