Self-awareness and Self-regulation

This theme provides an introduction to some key ideas regarding self-awareness and self-regulation. It outlines approaches to help us observe our feelings non-judgementally and be more self-aware, the place of stress and some ways to manage it and support self-regulation.

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2 minutes 49 seconds

Self-awareness: An Introduction

Amy Fox - Wellbeing Advisor - The Fox Project

Amy Fox explores the ability to observe our own thinking and emotions; to step back and have a clear understanding of what we’re feeling and why. Amy goes on to explain how best to confront any negative feelings such as anxiety, anger, and bitterness.

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1 minute 55 seconds

Self-awareness: In Practice

Ian Curnow - CEO - Konnect Communities

In this video Ian Curnow discusses how he implements self-awareness into his own life and into his organisation Konnect Communities. Konnect Communities enables and inspires local people who are seeking to improve their skills, develop their opportunities, and maximise their potential.

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3 minutes 34 seconds

Self-regulation: An Introduction

Amy Fox - Wellbeing Advisor - The Fox Project

Amy Fox explores what we mean by Self-regulation, and how important it is to regulate negative feelings such as stress and anxiety. She goes on to explain the cognitive and physical process that creates these negative feelings, and how best to identify them so you can take action before they overwhelm you.

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1 minute 46 seconds

Self-regulation: In Practice

Ian Curnow - CEO - Konnect Communities

Ian Curnow explores the best ways to implement self-regulation into your life, and the workplace. He goes on to demonstrate the simple breathing techniques that help calm the mind and reduce stress, and explains how these techniques help him in real scenarios such as meetings and presentations.