For businesses
When work is constantly hectic, there's no time to think. Or to recover, for that matter.
Meetings follow one after another, tasks pile up, and interruptions distract you. The workday is filled with activity, but reflecting on important matters and improving your own work can easily get lost in the rush.
"Space to Think " is a training program designed for workplaces that helps participants recognize stress, clarify their thinking, and find ways to make their workdays run more smoothly.
Take a moment to think –
before the workload becomes too much
When work goes smoothly, people have more energy, too
Being busy isn't always due to having too much work. The workload can also be increased by unclear goals, conflicting expectations, ineffective practices, and the feeling that you don't have enough control over your own work.
When we don’t have time to stop and examine the problems of everyday life, they can begin to feel inevitable. The same difficulties recur, our resources dwindle, and our ability to influence our own work diminishes. Gradually, this situation can undermine both our well-being and our productivity.
Do you recognize these situations in your workplace?
My workdays are packed with things to do, but I don't seem to be making any progress on the important tasks.
The same problems and stressful situations keep recurring week after week.
It is difficult for employees to find time to focus, brainstorm, and recharge.
We need to have a joint discussion about the goals and methods of our work, but we can't seem to find the right time for it.
The goal is to address work-related stress proactively, before it leads to burnout or prolonged absences.
The “Space to Think” training program takes time to explore these questions. Through guided writing exercises and group discussions, participants can identify factors contributing to work-related stress, make sense of their experiences, and discover new perspectives. The goal is not only to help individual employees cope better, but also to identify practices within the workplace that, when changed, can make daily life run more smoothly and be more sustainable.
The "Space to Think" coaching program supports workplace well-being
The “Space to Think” training program combines guided writing, reflection on personal experiences, and group discussion. Writing helps participants pause, clarify their thoughts, and identify issues that are causing stress in their workday. Through collaborative work, we explore ways to support both individuals’ ability to cope and the well-being and smooth functioning of the entire work community.
Clarify your thoughts and discover new perspectives
When your thoughts go round in circles, it’s hard to find solutions to problems. Writing helps you make sense of complex situations, examine your own ways of thinking and acting, and discover new perspectives. At the same time, it strengthens your ability to focus on what’s essential, even in the midst of a hectic schedule.
Identify the sources of stress
What causes stress at work, and what gives you strength? Amid the rush and constant interruptions, it can be difficult to identify the real causes of stress. Through guided writing, participants take a moment to reflect on their daily work lives, identify their strengths, and bring to light the factors that affect their ability to cope.
Boost Your Recovery and Resilience
Recovery isn’t just about leisure time. The training explores what factors help you stay resilient throughout the workday and how you can learn to recognize when you’re becoming overwhelmed. Writing also offers a practical tool for processing thoughts and emotions and for supporting your own well-being.
Let's work together to make our workdays run more smoothly
Well-being at work is not just the result of individual choices, but also of shared practices. During the training, participants’ insights are brought into a group discussion, and we seek concrete ways to streamline work, reduce stress, and build a more effective daily work routine.
Hi, I'm Annamari!
I am a literary therapist, writing instructor, and coach, as well as a seasoned writing professional. I have worked with words and texts in many different roles: as a journalist, translator, content creator, and educator.
In my work, I have seen how writing helps to organize complex issues, discover new perspectives, and bring to light thoughts that might otherwise be difficult to grasp or put into words. Writing is not just a tool for communication, but also an effective way of thinking.
As a facilitator, I want to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone can take time to reflect on their own thoughts without feeling pressure to perform. Writing doesn’t require any special skills or prior experience, and you don’t have to share your writing with others.
In the “Space to Think” coaching program, I combine my expertise in bibliotherapy and my extensive experience with writing to address the needs of the workplace. My goal is to help people and work communities find space for reflection, insights, and change.
What has been said about previous guided writing services:
"The creative writing workshop was part of our team day at Advance. Nice exercises fuelled imagination, creativity and team spirit and were suitable for writers of all levels. I think everyone learned something new, both about their colleagues and their own abilities."
- Mikko Taivainen, Advance B2B
"A well-planned package, which even included practical tasks suitable for a distance workshop. The facilitator knew the target group very well and had taken this into account in the design of the workshop. The workshop was of a suitable length, refreshing and after which it felt a little easier to apply creativity to one's own work."
- Terhi Paavola, Avidly
Shall we come together to create space for reflection?
I am currently looking for up to five organizations to participate in the “Tilaa ajatella” pilot training program. The training offers an opportunity to take a step back and examine the stressors of everyday work, strengthen employees’ resources, and work together to develop more efficient ways of working.
The training includes three one-hour guided online sessions and a half-day in-person workshop. During the online sessions, participants reflect on their own work, workload, and resources through writing. In the group in-person workshop, participants synthesize their insights, identify concrete ways to improve their daily work, and agree on which changes to implement first within their work community.
Pilot price: 3,900 € + VAT
(regular price: 5,900 € + VAT)
Organizations participating in the pilot will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the training. In exchange for the lower price, participants and the organization’s point of contact are asked to provide more detailed feedback than usual both during and after the training. I will use this feedback to develop the training into the most effective and impactful program possible. Any public client testimonials will always be agreed upon separately.
Interested? Get in touch, and let’s discuss the needs of your workplace and whether “Tilaa ajatella” might be the right training program for you.
Please fill out the form below or contact us at: annamari@sananhaltija.fi
Are you looking for a more lighthearted program for your workplace?
If you’re looking for a fun and creative group activity for a team-building day, a team outing, or a pre-Christmas party, check out the “Sekaisin sanoista” workshop. In this one-and-a-half-hour workshop, you’ll let your imagination run wild, write together, and discover new sides to your coworkers. No prior writing experience is required, and no one has to read their work aloud in front of others.