Well-being for freelance journalists

Do you find it hard to sustain your energy throughout the day? Do you sometimes feel tired or even overwhelmed and instead of taking a break, you just keep going? Do you allow email, Whatsapp and social media to take up much more of your time and energy than you would like?

If you answered affirmatively these questions, this online training might just be what you need. Expect to learn methods and receive tips on how to better manage stress and digital overload and to generally take better care of yourself.

:light_bulb: This recorded training covers:

• Learn and practice methods to use throughout the day to calm the nervous system and help you feel more balanced quickly. These can help mitigate the threat of stress-related ailments, including depression and burn-out.
• Understand how technology is designed to distract your attention and what you can do to maintain your focus and be more productive.
• Ongoing support and guidance from the facilitators.
• A space to practice and share with other freelancers who are struggling with similar challenges.

More resources: The Self-Investigation: A free online stress management programme for journalists