Stress Management Practices Research Articles

Self-care practices and associated factors among hypertensive patients at public hospitals in North Shewa zone, Ethiopia.

Hypertension significantly contributes to premature mortality worldwide, highlighting the need for effective self-care to manage its complications. However, there is limited research on self-care practices among hypertensive patients in Ethiopia. This study assessed self-care practices and associated factors in hypertensive patients at public hospitals in North Shewa zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 450 participants using multi-stage sampling and interviewer-administered questionnaires. Data were processed with Epi-Data 4.6.0.6 and analyzed using SPSS 23. Descriptive statistics summarized the results, while bivariable and multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with self-care practices. Crude and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated, with significance at p < 0.05. Out of 450 participants, 231 (51.3, 95% CI: 46.4-55.6%) exhibited poor hypertension self-care practices. Factors associated with poor self-care included having a college-level education (AOR = 0.27, 95% CI: 0.07-0.95), university-level education (AOR = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.13-0.98), being widowed/widower (AOR = 5.30, 95% CI: 1.05-27.2), poor knowledge of hypertension (AOR = 4.51, 95% CI: 2.44-8.59), inadequate stress management (AOR = 3.10, 95% CI: 1.64-5.74), and first diagnosis during a check-up (AOR = 7.72, 95% CI: 4.22-13.8). This study highlights inadequate self-care among hypertensive individuals, affected by factors such as education, marital status, knowledge, stress management, and diagnostic practices. Personalized interventions focusing on health education, stress management, and proactive screening are essential for improving health outcomes. Additionally, psychological support enhances emotional well-being and self-care engagement in hypertension patients, leading to better health outcomes and quality of life.

Relationship Of Stress Level and Eating Patterns With Nutritional Status In Class X Adolescents At SMA Negeri 1 Surabaya Post Implementation Of The Independent Curriculum

Indonesian adolescents are at risk of stress due to the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. An unbalanced diet is also a common problem among adolescents, affecting their nutritional status and health. To determine the relationship between stress levels and dietary patterns with nutritional status in grade X adolescents at SMA Negeri 1 Surabaya after the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This study is included in observational analytical research, with survey and questionnaire interview. data was conducted through filling out consent forms by respondents and anthropometric measurements and questionnaire interviews with grade X students at SMAN 1 Surabaya who have agreed to be respondents. The study shows that nutritional status is not related to a person's stress level, that stress does not cause a person's nutritional status to be problematic. However, there is a relationship between diet and status. Based on the results, there is no relationship between stress levels and nutritional status, while diet and nutritional status show a relationship in grade X adolescents at SMAN 1 Surabaya after the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. It is recommended that both students and schools emphasize balanced diets tailored to nutritional needs and foster stress management practices both at school and home.

Yield and economics of soybean (Glycine max L.) as influenced by moisture stress management practices under rainfed condition

Yield and economics of soybean (Glycine max L.) as influenced by moisture stress management practices under rainfed condition

87 Estimation of genetic parameters for activity levels in North American Holstein cattle

Abstract High-producing dairy cows face various challenges during their productive life, including metabolic and infectious diseases, heat stress, and intensive management practices. Therefore, dairy cattle breeding programs have begun to focus on novel traits related to the overall resilience of the cows. Resilience has been defined as the ability of an animal to be minimally affected or to recover quickly from environmental disturbances while maintaining a certain level of productivity. In dairy cattle, resilience can be evaluated using measurements of longitudinal indicator traits, such as activity level, which are repeatedly measured throughout the lifetime of the animal. Variability in activity (defined in this study as average steps per hour and daily steps taken) might be a key indicator of resilience, due to activity of contemporary group animals deviating from normal behavior in less resilient cattle. Before resilience indicators are defined based on variability in certain longitudinal traits, there is a need for evaluating the genetic background of the source variable. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to estimate variance components and genetic parameters of activity traits in lactating Holstein cows. The data was collected from a large dairy farm located in Indiana, using milking systems. Records from 6,332 Holstein cows for the traits of average activity per hour and number of daily steps were used in the analyses. The models used for the estimation of variance components included the significant (P &amp;lt; 0.05) fixed effects of contemporary group defined based on the concatenation of calving year and season, parity number (1, 2, 3+), pregnancy group (0 mo, 1-3 mo, 4-6 mo, and 7-9 mo), and days in milk (2-wkclasses), and the random effects of direct additive genetic, permanent environment, and residual effects. Genetic parameters were estimated for average activity per hour and daily steps for all parities together. Heritability estimates were calculated based on single-trait repeatability models and the (AI) REML method implemented in the BLUPF90+ software. Daily steps taken had a heritability (± SE) of 0.05 (± 0.02) and a repeatability of 0.29 (± 0.02). Activity per hour had a heritability estimate of 0.12 (± 0.04) and a repeatability of 0.57 (± 0.01). These results indicate that activity level is heritable in North American Holstein cattle and can be added to selection indexes if proven to be a key auxiliary trait for improving dairy cattle sustainability. As a next step, we will investigate the genetic relationship of activity traits with other relevant traits and derive resilience indicators based on variability in activity level.

Wellness and Stress Management Practices Among Healthcare Professionals and Health Professional Students.

Healthcare professionals experience stressors that begin during training and persist into their careers that adversely impact their well-being. This study aims to identify students' and professionals' stress levels, satisfaction with wellness domains, barriers to wellness, and stress management practices. This study was a cross-sectional self-reported survey study. The study included students (N = 242) and professionals (N = 237) from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, social work, and counseling/psychology. The Managing Health & Wellness in Health Professions Training and Practice survey was used to capture wellness practices and barriers among participants. Results: Students reported significantly higher perceived stress compared to professionals (P < 0.001). Total wellness is significantly higher among professionals compared to students (P < 0.001). A higher stress rate is significantly related to being female, having a lower wellness score, and facing more barriers (P < 0.001). Intellectual health is the most valuable wellness domain for providers (M = 3.71, SD = 0.9) and students (M = 3.43, SD = 0.85), followed by spiritual health for providers (M = 3.4, SD = 1.1), and work/learning environment for students (M = 3.33, SD = 0.93). Professionals and students are least satisfied with their physical and financial health. Barriers include fatigue, workload/productivity in clinical practice, work hours, and burnout. Healthcare professionals exhibit a variety of stress management practices, encounter barriers, and prioritize different wellness domains. Healthcare systems should incorporate self-care education into their curricula and implement systemic changes to foster a thriving healthcare workforce.

A rank ordering and analysis of four cognitive-behavioral stress-management competencies suggests that proactive stress management is especially valuable

The main objective of this study was to determine the relative value of four cognitive-behavioral competencies that have been shown in empirical studies to be associated with effective stress management. Based on a review of relevant psychological literature, we named the competencies as follows: Manages or Reduces Sources of Stress, Manages Thoughts, Plans and Prevents, and Practices Relaxation Techniques. We measured their relative value by examining data obtained from a diverse convenience sample of 18,895 English-speaking participants in 125 countries (65.0% from the U.S. and Canada) who completed a new inventory of stress-management competencies. We assessed their relative value by employing a concurrent study design, which also allowed us to assess the validity of the new instrument. Regression analyses were used to rank order the four competencies according to how well they predicted desirable outcomes. Both regression and factor analyses pointed to the importance of proactive stress-management practices over reactive methods, but we note that the correlational design of our study has no implications for the possible causal effects of these methods. Questionnaire scores were strongly associated with self-reported happiness and also significantly associated with personal success, professional success, and general level of stress. Data were collected between 2007 and 2022, but we found no effect for time. The study supports the value of stress-management training, and it also suggests that moderate levels of stress may not be as beneficial as previously thought.

BALANCING ACT: Effective Stress Management For A Harmonious Work Environment. Elevate Your Workday, Stress Less Achieve More!

In today's fast-paced and dynamic work environment, stress management is key to creating a harmonious and productive workplace. Workplace stress is not only a challenge but also an opportunity to improve personal well-being and professionalism. This research aims to explore practical and proven stress management strategies that can improve the quality of the workday and work outcomes. Based on the Systematic Literature Review (SLR), practices such as mindfulness and programs such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) are proven to reduce emotional exhaustion and improve employees' psychological well-being. In addition to individual stress management, these strategies also positively impact team dynamics by reducing interpersonal conflict and encouraging collaboration. However, implementation of stress management practices in the workplace often faces barriers such as resistance to cultural change and insufficient support from management. Overcoming these barriers requires a comprehensive approach that involves education, training, and the development of supportive policies. An organizational culture that prioritizes mental health and leadership that emphasizes employee well-being is critical to the long-term success of workplace stress management techniques. By integrating these strategies, this research aims to empower individuals and organizations to control stress, increase job satisfaction, and achieve professional goals more effectively.

Stress Management Practices in Rainfed Sorghum (K12) on Yield, Economics and Plant Nutrient Uptake Through Foliar Plant Nutrition Under Typical Vertisols (Typic chromusterts) of Semiarid Region

ABSTRACT Foliar fertilization has great potential to give higher yields under intensive cropping system and in enhancing the crop tolerance to drought conditions. Different responses of yield to foliar fertilization are probably associated with incorrect timing of application, use of inappropriate fertilizer and lack of concern of soil available nutrients and environmental conditions. Though soil application of nutrients cannot be replaced totally with foliar fertilization, but under various situations like rainfed condition, foliar nutrition can play very important role in enhancing crop yield and nutrient use efficiency. Focusing on this, a field experiment was conducted in the Agricultural Research Station, Kovilpatti, under rainfed situation from 2017 to ‘20 to evaluate the response of foliar application of plant nutrients sprayed during moisture stress condition and to improve the growth and yield of sorghum under rainfed condition. This experiment was laid out in split plot design with replicated thrice and the treatments consisted of main plots: M1 – foliar spray during dry spell, M2 – foliar spray after relieving of stress/dry spell (with favorable soil moisture) and subplots: S1 – urea@1%, S2 – urea@2%, S3 – water soluble complex fertilizer (19:19:19)@0.5%, S4 – water soluble complex fertilizer (19:19:19)@0.5% + recommended dose of micronutrient for foliar spray (to be decided based on soil test: zinc, boron, iron, manganese, etc.), S5 – ZnSO4@0.5%, S6 – water spray, S7 – control (no spray of any material/water) under rainfed vertisols of semiarid region. The obtained results showed that the application of water soluble complex fertilizer (19:19:19)@0.5% sprayed during the dry spell significantly increased the plant height, earhead length and grain test weight. This attributes resulted in higher grain yield (1448 kg ha−1), stover yield (2288 kg ha−1), net returns (Rs. 8748 ha−1), B:C (1.16) and rainwater use efficiency (3.85 kg ha−1-mm) when compared to other practices in rainfed sorghum. There is a gradual increase in total major plant nutrient uptake, viz. nitrogen (22.3 kg ha−1), phosphorus (4.56 kg ha−1) and potassium uptake (26.0 kg ha−1) with the foliar application of water soluble complex fertilizer (19:19:19)@0.5% applied during the dry spell condition (S3) during drought stress condition (M1). Foliar application of nutrients along with soil application has several advantages in supplementing the nutritional requirements of crops such as rapid and efficient response by the plants, less product needed and independence of soil conditions. Foliar nutrition designed to eliminate the problems like fixation and immobilization of nutrients. Hence, foliar nutrition is recognized as an important method of fertilization during the dry spell under rainfed condition in modern agriculture.

Stress management practices among nurses: In-depth review of Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Stress management practices among nurses: In-depth review of Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Hydrological Factor and Land Use/Land Cover Change Explain the Vegetation Browning in the Dosso Reserve, Niger

The West Sahel is facing significant threats to its vegetation and wildlife due to the land degradation and habitat fragmentation. It is crucial to assess the regional vegetation greenness dynamics in order to comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of protection in the natural reserves. This study analyzes the vegetation greenness trends and the driving factors in the Dosso Partial Faunal Reserve in Niger and nearby unprotected regions—one of the most important habitats for endemic African fauna—using satellite time series data from 2001 to 2020. An overall vegetation browning trend was observed throughout the entire region with significant spatial variability. Vegetation browning dominated in the Dosso Reserve with 17.7% of the area showing a significant trend, while the area with significant greening was 6.8%. In a comparison, the nearby unprotected regions to the north and the east were found to be dominated by vegetation browning and greening, respectively. These results suggest that the vegetation protection practice was not fully effective throughout the Dosso Reserve. The dominant drivers were also diagnosed using the Random Forest model-based method and the Partial Dependence Plot tool, showing that water availability (expressed as soil moisture) and land use/land cover change were the most critical factors affecting vegetation greenness in the study region. Specifically, soil moisture stress and specific land management practices associated with logging, grazing, and land clearing appeared to dominate vegetation browning in the Dosso Reserve. In contrast, the vegetation greening in the central Dosso Reserve and the nearby unprotected region to the east was probably caused by the increase in shrubland/forest, which was related to the effective implementation of protection. These findings improve our understanding of how regional vegetation greenness dynamics respond to environmental changes in the Dosso Reserve and also highlight the need for more effective conservation planning and implementation to ensure sustainable socio-ecological development in the West Sahel.

A study of stress Management practices on public and private sector Bank Employees

A study of stress Management practices on public and private sector Bank Employees

Psychological Effects of Reading on Alleviating Work Stress and Enhancing Job Satisfaction: An Analytical Study

Objectives: It is often hypothesized that reading as a common leisure activity is extolled as an efficacious method for stress relief and is believed to augment individual job satisfaction. There is a lack of a systematic theoretical framework and empirical analysis elucidating this hypothesis. This study aimed to bridge this research gap by constructing a psychological effect regression model and estimating its parameters, thereby delving into the relationship between reading and both work stress and job satisfaction. Methods: Methodologically, this research identifies and addresses endogeneity issues within the model, employing multivariate linear regression to analyze the correlation between reading habits and work stress, as well as job satisfaction. Results: Findings reveal that reading activities significantly and positively influence both the reduction of work stress and the enhancement of job satisfaction. Conclusions: The results offer effective strategic recommendations for individuals and organizations. This work not only enriches theoretical research in relevant fields but also holds substantial significance for practical stress management and career development planning.

Moderating Role of Perceived Organizational Support on the Effect of Occupational Stress Management Practices on Employee Engagement amongst Law Enforcement Officers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Excessive stress that law enforcement officers are exposed to not only threatens their physical and mental health but also affects professionalism, organisational effectiveness, and public safety. This invokes the need for the adoption or strengthening of occupational stress management practices amongst law enforcement officers to abate the consequences of operational and occupational stressors they are exposed to for the purposes of their engagement. However, there is still a limited understanding of how occupational stress management practices and perceived organisational support may work together to effect employee engagement based on social exchange theory and job demands-resource theory. In this regard, the study adopted a correlational research design. The target population consisted of 620 law enforcement officers from 34 police posts and stations in Uasin Gishu County, with a sample size of 248 officers calculated using Krejcie and Morgan Table 1970. The study adopted simple and stratified sampling techniques to identify the officers from the top, middle, and lower levels of management. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules. Reliability was ensured through internal consistency techniques. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of moderated regressions revealed that occupational stress management practices jointly and independently influenced employee engagement among law enforcement officers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Safety and health programmes jointly explained 70.7% of the of the variation in engagement amongst law enforcement officers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, without a moderator. However, with a moderator, the variables jointly explained 73.5% (R2 = 0.735) of the of the variation in employee engagement amongst law enforcement officers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya (F = 62.364; ρ &lt;.05). Therefore, there is a significant moderating role of perceived organisational support in the relationship between occupational stress management practices and employee engagement amongst law enforcement officers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. These findings are premised on both social exchange theory and job demand resource theory. This implies that when the management of law enforcement officers embraces occupational stress management practices and proactively formulates policies ingrained with perceived organisational support, employee engagement amongst law enforcement officers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, will improve. In the strategic orientation of these occupational stress management practices, perceived organisational support remains the cornerstone for enhancing employee engagement amongst law enforcement officers.

STRESS MANAGEMENT FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF RECENT LITERATURE

Stress management involves recognising and utilising efficient coping strategies to minimise the adverse effects of stress on a person's general health. Since stress is an unavoidable aspect of life that can affect a person’s physical and mental health, Islam offers several stress management practices to assist individuals in coping with stress. The objective of this study is to refine stress management from an Islamic perspective. This study utilised a methodical approach in content analysis to analyse and retrieve pertinent data from different sources. This study presents findings and examines their significance within the context of Islamic teachings and contemporary concerns. The significant points of the Islamic perspective regarding stress management are, namely: (a) wholehearted prayer; (b) gratitude and acceptance; (c) consistent and mindful self-care; (d) responsible and supportive social connections; (e) resisting anger and patience; (f) sincere and earnest fasting; and (g) reflection and remembrance hymns. Conclusively, stress management from an Islamic viewpoint is a diverse field of research that includes many methods for handling stress.

Strengths Perspective: How Social Work Students Use Mindfulness as a Self-Care Strategy

(1) Background: As helping professionals, social workers are more susceptible to compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout due to regular exposure to clients’ trauma, traumatic situations, and heavy caseloads. Social work students also face similar experiences during their field placement as they prepare to enter the profession. In addition, stress, a significant factor affecting academic performance, is prevalent among social work students. Prolonged stress can lead to chronic health conditions, emphasizing the need to develop effective stress management practice techniques. (2) Objective: To examine the impact of a four-week mindfulness strengths-perspective synchronous series and the impact on social work students’ personal strengths, self-care, stress, and coping strategies. (3) Methods: The purpose of this study was to examine social work students’ experiences with using mindfulness from a strengths perspective. Twenty-three (n = 23) social work students participated in a four-week synchronous mindfulness series that incorporated a strengths perspective, focusing on stress reduction and self-care practices. The series consisted of weekly mindfulness activities and writing prompts, concluding with a focus group in the final week. A thematic analysis was utilized to identify key themes. (4) Results: The researchers identified six themes: consistency and commitment, affirmations and self-love, a caring community, mindfulness strategies, physical restoration, and enrichment and learning. (5) Conclusion: Students were able to develop a better understanding of self-care and the benefits of taking time to incorporate practices for their health and wellness.

Clinical and Psychosocial Impact of Psychoeducational Groups for Psychosis

IntroductionIndividuals with mental health disorders often lack access to appropriate care, including psychosocial rehabilitation programs, which are considered essential for their recovery. In 2019, as part of the intervention by the Community and Mental Health Service, at Hospital de Magalhães Lemos, we initiated a psychoeducational group for patients with psychotic spectrum disorders, with the purpose of providing our patients with comprehensive information about their condition and effective management strategies. Our 8-week program consisted of 16 sessions, including icebreaker activities, discussion of certain themes, sharing of experiences and practice of stress management techniques.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess and quantify the impact of our 2023 program.MethodsOut of a total of 20 patients interviewed for our program in 2023, 16 began the program and 12 completed it. The program’s evaluation was based on several assessment tools, including a sociodemographic questionnaire, a knowledge assessment questionnaire, the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), the Insight and Treatment Attitudes Questionnaire (ITAC), the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL), and the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS). We also created a health agenda to organize an individual plan of care.ResultsOur findings indicated an improvement in insight and attitudes towards treatment by 8.6%, an enhancement in treatment adherence by 5%, and an increase in knowledge by 11.9%. In terms of quality of life, we observed a slight improvement in the psychological domain by 0.6% and in the social domain by 1.2%. Regarding the impact on psychotic symptomatology, there was an average decrease in 4 points in the negative subscale and in 3 points in the general psychopathology subscale, whereas the positive subscale remained unchanged. None of the patients required hospitalization during this period.Conclusions Our study revealed some improvement in nearly all the evaluated parameters. There was an improvement of the therapeutic relationship, which we believe has contributed to lower scores in the negative symptoms and general psychopathology subscale. As for the study limitations, we acknowledge that we will need to expand our sample through additional programs in the next years, to include it in early intervention psychosis programs and to re-evaluate our patients’ outcomes after a more extended follow-up period, particularly if they continue to participate in our monthly mutual support group. Additionally, we must consider potential study biases, including the subjectivity of PANSS evaluations and the influence of other confounding factors, such as changes in treatment regimens during the program.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Exploring the Potential Link between PFAS Exposure and Endometrial Cancer: A Review of Environmental and Sociodemographic Factors.

This exploratory narrative review paper delves into the intricate interplay between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure, sociodemographic factors, and the influence of stressors in the context of endometrial cancer. PFAS, ubiquitous environmental contaminants notorious for their persistence in the ecosystem, have garnered attention for their potential to disrupt endocrine systems and provoke immune responses. We comprehensively examine the various sources of PFAS exposure, encompassing household items, water, air, and soil, thus shedding light on the multifaceted routes through which individuals encounter these compounds. Furthermore, we explore the influence of sociodemographic factors, such as income, education, occupation, ethnicity/race, and geographical location and their relationship to endometrial cancer risk. We also investigated the role of stress on PFAS exposure and endometrial cancer risk. The results revealed a significant impact of sociodemographic factors on both PFAS levels and endometrial cancer risk. Stress emerged as a notable contributing factor influencing PFAS exposure and the development of endometrial cancer, further emphasizing the importance of stress management practices for overall well-being. By synthesizing evidence from diverse fields, this review underscores the need for interdisciplinary research and targeted interventions to comprehensively address the complex relationship between PFAS, sociodemographic factors, stressors, and endometrial cancer.

Reducing stress among new boarding school students: The impact of Al-Qur'an reading intensity analyzed through expert systems and PHP

This study investigates the impact of Al-Qur'an reading intensity on stress reduction among new students at Insan Scholar Boarding School, utilizing an expert system and PHP methods. Employing an experimental design and quantitative data analysis, this study compares stress levels before and after the implementation of an intensive Quran reading intervention. The data collection instrument uses a psychological scale, namely the DASS stress scale (Depression Anxiety own scale) adapted from the character lovibond &amp; lovibond. Results indicate a significant decrease in stress levels among participants engaged in Quran reading activities compared to those who did not participate. These findings underline the importance of spiritual practices in stress management and suggest integrating Quran reading activities into mental health programs in educational environments. The study offers new insights into the application of spiritual methods alongside information technology to support students' psychological well-being, contributing significantly to stress management practices in similar educational settings. The implications of this research emphasize the need to recognize and integrate the spiritual dimension as a crucial component in stress reduction programs, as well as the potential for information technology applications to facilitate spiritual activities.

Effect of Stress Management Practice on Employees’ Performance: Evidence from Private Higher Education Institutions in Ethiopia

Effect of Stress Management Practice on Employees’ Performance: Evidence from Private Higher Education Institutions in Ethiopia

Role of Emotional Intelligence in Stress Management of Healthcare Professionals - Literature Review

Emotional intelligence is the ability of an individual to understand one’s own emotions and that of others and use them in the right way to guide one’s actions and thinking. The healthcare sector is one of the largest employing sectors that poses high demanding needs to the professionals like long working hours, emotional demands, patient demands and expectations which in turn causes a stressful work environment. To manage both the occupational and personal stressors these noble professionals need to adapt strategies and interventions. This paper is an attempt to identify the role of emotional intelligence in the stress management practices of the healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, paramedical workers, technicians, etc. Goals and aims: The main objective of the study is to understand the role of emotional intelligence in different sectors specifically emphasise its role in managing stress levels of healthcare employees and suggest interventions and strategies for stress management. Methodology: A comprehensive review-based study to discover the role of emotional intelligence in the stress management practices of healthcare employees is attempted across different countries. Results: The integrative reviews pointed out that employees with higher emotional intelligence levels experienced less stress in their work and exhibited better performance in their work in various sectors including the healthcare industry. It is evident that emotional intelligence can act as an influencer to lessen the stress levels of employees. Conclusion: The study identifies the need for developing emotional competencies like an individual’s emotional awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills to produce visible results in enhancing the employees' productivity, quality of work life, job satisfaction, reduced stress levels, empathy, better communication and decision-making skills in achieving both individual and professional growth.