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Stress and Time Management

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Course abstract

The course gives insight into the multifaceted nature of stress and time phenomena from both the theoretical and the practical aspects. The course deals with stress and time management methods and techniques and builds up an understanding of stress and time management processes and the factors affecting them. Students are able to identify stress and its manifestations, determine stress levels, assess their time-planning habits and identify the stress management and time-planning methods and techniques suitable for their individuality in order to develop and apply a stress and time management strategy.
The aim of the study course: to provide students with theoretical knowledge of and practical skills in the identification of stress and the selection of stress management and time planning methods in order to build up their professional and personal competence and to develop their ability to independently design and apply a stress and time management strategy to the professional environment and their personality.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

KNOWLEDGE
Students will be able to:
demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the concepts of stress, forms of expression, stress-related factors and the influence on the private and working life and wellbeing of an individual. (Independent task, a presentation)
Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the concepts of time management and the factors affecting time management and their influence on the private and working life of an individual. (Independent task, a presentation)
Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the principles of designing a stress and time management strategy, stress and time management methods and techniques and their application. (Report and a presentation)
SKILLS
Professional skills
Perform a self-analysis and self-evaluation. (Independent task)
Identify stress, stress levels and an appropriate solution to assessing the stress. (Independent task, a report.)
Identify internal and external barriers to efficient use of time, analyse them and find appropriate solutions to eliminating them. (Independent task, presentations)
Obtain, collect and analyse information and design a personal stress and time management strategy. (Independent task, a report.)
Soft skills
Responsibly plan the completion of the assignments given. (Report, a presentation, independent task)
Work effectively in a team, delegate responsibilities and coordinate the performance thereof, as well as assume responsibility for the results of the group's work. (Group task)
Present the results of the work carried out and argue the opinion. (Independent task, a report, a presentation)
COMPETENCE
Independently identify and critically analyse stress and time management processes, the causes of stress, internal and external barriers to efficient use of time and be aware of the consequences, as well as independently design a stress and time management strategy. (Independent task, a report and a presentation)

Course Content(Calendar)

Expanded content of the programme (16 hours)

1. Stress and time management as a component of self-management. The concept of subjective wellbeing. (1 hour)
2. Understanding of the concept of stress. Stress types. Stress identification. (1 hour)
3. Stressors. Stress causes. (1 hour)
4. Stress levels and stages. (1 hour)
5. Basic elements of time management. An individual's time budget. (1 hour)
6. Time management structure (1 hour)
7. Inefficient use of time. (1 hour)
8. Time planning system. (1 hour)
9. Urgency and busyness as features of the age (1 hour)
10. Burn phenomenon. (1 hour)
11. Stress management and prevention: techniques, methods, and strategies. (1 hour)
12. Prioritization. (1 hour)
13. Time saving system elements. (1 hour)
14. Life style. A balance between the working and the private lives. Capacity and its promotion. (1 hour)
15. Necessity for and the basic principles of designing an individual stress and time management strategy. (1 hour)
16. Awareness of one’s own abilities and opportunities. Analysis of the position of the current personality. (1 hour)

Topics and content of seminars and independent tasks (16 hours)

1. Independent task. Assessment of subjective wellbeing. Identification of the life position of an individual. Identification of the basic areas of life. (1 hour)
2. Independent task. Self-evaluation system. Awareness of the strengths and weaknesses. (1 hour)
3. Identification of stress and detection of stress types. Analysis of stressors. Determination of an individual stress level. (1 hour)
4. Analysis of the risk of burnout. Self-assistance methods. (1 hour)
5. Independent task. The influence of stress and time management on a person's private and working life. Stress and time management methods and techniques and their application (2 hours).
6. Basic skills for stress management. Practical learning of stress management techniques (2 hours)
7. Group task. Time management factors, time awareness, my relationship with time. (1 hour)
8. Group task. Time planning habits and the methods applied. (1 hour)
9. Independent task. Analysis of the individual time budget and time use. Prioritization (2 hours)
10. Analysis of the lifestyle and the way of life. Healthy lifestyle components. Personal capacity analysis (2 hours)
11. Report. Individual stress and time management strategy. (1 hour)
12. Presentation. Individual stress and time management strategy. (1 hour)

Requirements for awarding credit points

The student can earn a pass mark (taking a formal test with a mark) if lectures have been attended as well as independent task and group task have been performed and a report has been produced and presented and positively evaluated.

Study process in part-time distance learning is organised in accordance with the Order of the Vice-Rector of Studies No. 2.4.-5/59 On distance learning procedures at LBTU. Study courses are scheduled for each semester according to the study plan. The students learn the topics included in the study course independently, using the materials created and placed by the lecturer in the e-studies (Moodle). Feedback on the learning of lecture and seminar topics in distance learning is organised in the form of self-assessment tests, discussion forums and independent work, as well as in face-to-face or online consultations, lectures and final examinations according to the timetable.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The independent task and group task assigned, research assignments or other assignments given have been performed in alignment with the topics covered in classes and a mark has been earned.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The netting rating shall consist of:
• Independent task “Assessment of subjective wellbeing. Identification of an individual’s life position. Identification of key areas of life.” (10%);
• Independent task “Prerequisites for designing stress and time management strategies, the influence of stress on an individual’s private and working life; stress and time management methods and techniques and their application.” (15%);
• Independent task “Self-evaluation system. Awareness of the strengths and weaknesses.” (15%);
• Independent task “Analysis of an individual time budget and time use. Prioritization.” (10%);
• Individual stress and time management strategy: Report (35 %), Presentation (15%)

Compulsory reading

1. Allens D. Mērķa sasniegšana. Zoldnera izdevniecība, 2017. 256 lpp.
2. Darbiņa R. Stress un hronisks nogurums. Rīga: Avots, 2010. 77 lpp.
3. Grīns A. Iekšējā spēka avoti. Rīga: Jumava, 2010. 135 lpp.
4. Losons K. Sekmīga darba laika pārvaldība. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2010. 120 lpp.
5. Rība A. Laika menedžments: veiksmīgai darbībai un savas dzīves kontrolei. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2020. 127 lpp.
6. Selje H. Mana mūža stress. Rīga: Jumava, 2012. 253 lpp.
7. Senyucel Z. Managing the Human Resource in the 21st Century, 2009. 77 p. Pieejams: http://worldwideuniversity.org/library/bookboon/hrm-managing-the-human-ressource.pdf
8. Sons T. Successful Stress Management. Pieejams: https://medium.com/thrive-global/successful-stress-management-c95d458a5c48
9. Stress. London: Dorling Kindersley, 2018. 224 p.
10. Successful Time Management. MTD Training, 2010. 57 p.

Further reading

1. Breitberga N. Ceļš uz emocionālo veselību. Rīga: Avots, 2011. 126 lpp.
2. Dispenza Dž. Atbrīvojies no ieradumu spēka! Rīga: Lietusdārzs, 2015. 286 lpp.
3. Drukers P.F. Efektīvs vadītājs. Zoldnera izdevniecība, 2011. 220 lpp.
4. Dženkinss W., Viljamsons D. Stratēģiskā vadība un biznesa analīze. Otrais izdevums. NY: Routledge, 2016. 297 lpp. ISBN 978-1-138-81765-4
5. Džordžs M. Septiņi AHĀ! pret stresu. Vieda, 2017. 137 lpp.
6. Fleet D.D. Quality Time: Productivity Through Time Management. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, 2020. 97 pp. eBook. Pieejams elektroniski LLU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/2q7w
7. Greiner N. Stress-Less Leadership. Irvine, California: Entrepreneur Press, 2019. 280 pp. Pieejams elektroniski LLU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/zfo7
8. Heigs M. Piezīmes par nervozu planētu. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2019. 287 lpp.
9. Human Resource Management, Innovation and Performance. New York, NY: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; Palgrave Macmillan, 2016. 352 pp.
10. Kasahara E. Practical Strategic Management: How to Apply Strategic Thinking in Business. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd, 2015. 139 lpp.
11. Kovejs, Stīvens R. Ļoti veiksmīgu cilvēku 7 paradumi: efektīvi personības pārmaiņu principi. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2013. 367 lpp.
12. Makčesnijs K., Kovejs Š., Halings Dž. 4 izpildes disciplīnas: īpaši svarīgo mērķu sasniegšanai. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2018. 320 lpp.
13. Nelson L.Dr. Living With Stress. [N.p.]: Marshall Cavendish International [Asia] Pte Ltd, 2015. 79 pp. Pieejams elektroniski LLU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/erga
14. Prakash R.V.Time Management for New Employees. Birmingham, UK: Impackt Publishing, 2015. 120 pp. Pieejams elektroniski LLU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/gb1j
15. Psiholoģija 2. 2. grāmata. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2015. 304 lpp.
16. Psihosociālā darba vide. Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība, 2010. 155 lpp.
17. Robinsa M. 5 sekunžu likums. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 2019. 238 lpp.
18. Roja Ž. Stress un vardarbība darbā. Ko darīt? Latvijas Ergonomikas biedrība, 2016. 94 lpp.
19. Šahs N. 10 soļi stresa mazināšanai. Rīga: J.L.V., 2013. 174 lpp.
20. Šeinovs V. Saki “nē” un nejūties vainīgs. Rīga: Avots, 2015. 301 lpp.
21. Thompsons J., Scott J. M., Jonatham M., Martin F. Strategic Management: Awareness & Change. 8th ed. Australia: Cengage Learning, 2017. 650 p.
22. Tourangbam D. K. Time Management. New Delhi: Vij Books India Private Limited, 2011. 206 pp. eBook. Pieejams elektroniski LLU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/kdhk
23. Veselības psiholoģija. Rīga: RSU, 2019. 415 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Annas Psiholoģija: iepazīsti sevi un dzīvo labāk! Rīga: Žurnāls Santa, 2011. ISSN: 2243-688X
2. Biznesa Psiholoģija. Ikšķile: Saules Bite, 2006-2014. ISSN: 1691-3183. Pieejams: https://biznesapsihologija.lv/
3. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS). Print ISSN: 2320–1959, Electronic ISSN: 2320–1940. Pieejams: https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jnhs.html
4. Psiholoģija: žurnāls. Rīga: Northen European Ecology, 2017. ISSN: 2501-0174.

Notes

Elective study course in the ESAF academic bachelor study programme “Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration”.
Elective study course in the LLU undergraduate study programmes.