How to Survive and Thrive in Times of Professional Stress
Rachel NemetsMargaret GarryTexas State University
We create student
environments.
How do you create student environments in your current role?
Let’s talk about stress, baby.
Layers of Environment
Larger University Environment (Not Much Control)
Team Environment (potential for collective control)
Individual Environment (you control this)
What aspects of your environment can you control?
How PACE Handles Stress
• Spirit Week when registration opens• NSO Yoga and River Days• Potluck celebrations at less busy times
• Cinco de Mayo• Thanksgiving
• Outreach to other colleges and units• Halloween Party and Costume Contest• Chili Cookoff
How does your team respond to stress?
What could you do to respond to stress together?
How We Respond to StressRachel:
• Exercise• Music• Establish a routine
Margaret:
• Plan ahead for non-stressful times
• Use breaks and lunch for quiet time
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