Mastering Stress: work/life balance course
A practical course in which you learn to recognise and manage stress, set healthy boundaries and find a better balance between work and private life.
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In brief. Managing Stress: work/life balance is a 2-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and Groningen, among other locations, or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 1250,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.
- Recognise signs of stress before it is too late
- Practical tools for more calm and focus
- Learn to set boundaries and say no
- More balance between work and private life
- Small group and an experienced, empathetic trainer
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Stress is part of life, but when it starts to affect you it is time to take action. In this training course you work on peace of mind, healthy boundaries and a better work-life balance.
Description
You probably know the feeling. Everything comes at you at once, you sleep badly, you worry and your fuse gets shorter and shorter. At such a moment it is important that you intervene, before the stress takes over and you head towards burnout.
Perhaps you see it around you as well. Colleagues who struggle with the workload, more absenteeism, more mistakes and less resilience. Each of these is a sign that resilience is declining. With this course you learn to handle stress yourself and to recognise the signals in others.
Managing Stress: work/life balance is part of Learnit's Anti-stress Package. In this course you learn to recognise and acknowledge stress and you are given concrete ways to keep your stress level under control, even with a demanding job, social commitments and a family.
Topics
- Recognising stress: signals in the body, in behaviour and in thoughts
- Focus and calm: dealing with worrying thoughts and learning to let go
- Time management and setting priorities
- A healthy lifestyle: nutrition, exercise and moments of rest
- Insight into your own coping mechanisms and beliefs
- Setting boundaries, saying no, delegating and asking for help
- Dealing with emotions such as fear, anger and frustration
- Body awareness: how stress works physically and how you let it go
- Drivers, values and meaning
- Balance between work and private life
Result
After this course you will recognise your own stress signals in time and know how to respond to them appropriately. You will have practical tools to focus your thoughts, set healthy boundaries and distribute your energy better between work and private life. You will have more peace of mind, more enjoyment in your work and more control over your day.
Target audience
This course is suitable for anyone who suffers from stress, feels that too much is coming their way, finds it difficult to set boundaries or say no, or struggles to relax. Whether you work in a busy office job, manage a team or combine informal care with work and family: if you want more balance and calm, you are in the right place.
Teaching method
You work in a small group with an experienced and empathetic trainer. The course is practical and interactive: you alternate theory with exercises, reflection and conversations with other participants. In between, you apply what you have learnt in your own work and personal situation, so that on day two you can build on your experiences.
Prior knowledge
No prior knowledge is required. We do ask for a degree of self-awareness and a willingness to look at yourself and take steps.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
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All start dates
2 training days. In order of date.
- Tue 3 & Tue 17 November 2026 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Wed 25 Nov & Wed 9 Dec 2026 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 28 October Enrol
- Mon 21 Dec 2026 & Mon 4 Jan 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 23 November Enrol
- Tue 2 & Tue 16 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 January Enrol
- Tue 2 & Tue 16 February 2027 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 January Enrol
- Tue 13 & Wed 28 April 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 16 March Enrol
- Tue 13 & Wed 28 April 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 16 March Enrol
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This course by city
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
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What others say about this course
Managing Stress: Work/Life Balance course: average 9.3 from 2 reviews
"The methods offered in this course can certainly be a help in stressful situations, provided you are willing to be open to them yourself."
"This course is certainly to be recommended to people who experience excessive workload or feel even the slightest sign of stress. Don't hesitate, take this stress course straight away, because before you know it you will be too late and will certainly end up at home with an illness or burnout."
"Managing stress is a course I was perhaps even embarrassed to sign up for. Now, after the course, I can recommend it to anyone who suffers from stress even a little, and I am very positive about it. It gives you tools for dealing with stress and explains why stress is there and how you sometimes make it worse yourself. It has already brought me a great deal and I am confident that it will help me in the future too."
"The course made me realise that I am on the right track after my burnout. It strengthens me to continue along the path I have taken. It really was a feast of recognition."
“Good course with an experienced and pleasant trainer for anyone experiencing stress-related complaints from work and private life. You are really taken through all the aspects and causes and learn to put them in order, so that you actually take action.”
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1250,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
Who is the Managing Stress: work/life balance course intended for?
The course is intended for anyone who has to deal with stress and wants more balance between work and private life. Think of professionals with a heavy workload, managers, informal carers and people who find it difficult to set boundaries, say no or relax.
What prior knowledge do I need?
No prior knowledge is required. We do ask for a degree of self-awareness and the willingness to look at yourself and take steps in your behaviour and habits.
What will I learn during this course?
You learn to recognise stress in your body, thoughts and behaviour, and you are given practical tools to deal with it better. Topics include letting go of worrying thoughts, setting healthy boundaries, dealing with emotions, setting priorities and working on a healthy lifestyle.
What does the course look like?
The course consists of in which you work in a small group with an experienced trainer. You alternate theory with exercises, reflection and conversations with other participants. Between the you apply what you have learned in your own situation.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes, afterwards you receive a Learnit certificate of participation.
Can the course also be delivered in-company?
Yes, this course can also be delivered in-company for a team or department. In that case we tailor the content to the situation and learning objectives within your organisation. Contact us to discuss the options.
What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress?
Healthy stress gives you energy, focus and sharpness at moments when you have to perform. Afterwards you can relax again. Stress becomes unhealthy when the tension lingers, you no longer come to rest and your body and mind are not given time to recover. This often shows itself in sleeping problems, irritability, fatigue and loss of concentration.
What are the first signs that I am under too much stress?
Common signals are poor sleep, persistent worrying, a shorter fuse, fatigue, headaches, a tense body, difficulty concentrating and the feeling that everything is too much. If you experience this for a longer period, it is wise to act before the complaints get worse.
How do you prevent burnout?
You prevent burnout by recognising signs of stress early and taking them seriously. Sufficient rest and recovery, healthy boundaries, exercise, an appropriate workload and support from the people around you are all important. Insight into your own beliefs and patterns helps you to change sustainably, rather than merely treating symptoms.
What really helps against worrying?
Worrying decreases when you learn to observe your thoughts instead of going along with them. You can train this with attention exercises, writing, exercise and set moments of rest. It also helps to structure your day consciously, so that your mind knows when there is room for work and when for relaxation.
How do you find a healthy work-life balance?
A healthy balance starts with knowing what really matters to you. Based on those values, you make choices about how you divide your time and energy. Practical building blocks are clear boundaries between work and free time, enough sleep, exercise, social contact and moments of deliberate rest. Small, consistent changes often work better than large interventions all at once.
What does the Managing Stress: work/life balance course cost?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
Next start date: Tue 3 & Tue 17 November 2026 in Amsterdam
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.