Tip 5: Make time for fun and relaxation. Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for the Security Sector • Set aside leisure time • Do something you enjoy everyday • Keep your sense of humor • Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing which will activate the body’s relaxation response, a state of restfulness that is the opposite of the fight or flight or mobilization stress response. As you learn and practice these techniques, your stress levels will decrease, and your mind and body will become calm and centered. Tip 6: Manage your time. • Do not overcommit yourself • Prioritize tasks • Break projects into small steps • Delegate responsibilities Tip 7: Maintain balance with a healthy lifestyle. • Practice healthy eating • Reduce caffeine and sugar • Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs • Get enough sleep Tip 8: Learn to relieve stress in the moment. The fastest way to reduce stress is by taking a deep breath and using your senses – what you see, hear, taste, and touch – or through soothing movement. By viewing a favorite photo, smelling a specific scent, listening to a favorite piece of music, tasting a piece of gum, or hugging a pet, for example, you can quickly relax and focus on yourself. Of course, not everyone responds to each sensory experience in the same way. The key to quick stress relief is to experiment and discover the unique sensory experiences that work best for you. ACTIVITY IV. Building Resilience (Role-play) Purpose: To understand the meaning of resilience and apply it during distressing situations in the workplace. Materials: Cartolina and pentel pen Time: 30 minutes Instruction: Form 4 groups consisting of 5-7 members. The group shall have members who will act as the senior officer soldier, soldier, soldier’s family, and co-workers. Each group will be given 5 minutes to role-play a situation 17