January 2022 – Happy Schools

5 Secrets to Improving WORK-LIFE Balance

January 27, 2022

We’re all BUSY! We all have lots of things that we must do, should do and could do with every second of every day! Despite the amazing technology that is available to us, almost all of us are busier than ever before. Aim for WORK – LIFE Satisfaction NOT balance For most people the term ‘balance’ immediately brings to mind thoughts of balance scales. Many people visualise our work commitments on one side of the scales and the commitments in the other aspects of our lives on the other side. We seem to constantly add more tasks to the WORK side and feel guilty that we need to create more time and space for the LIFE side to regain…

Starting the Year Well

January 20, 2022

Stevef

Efficiency

The start of a new school year should set the tone for the rest of the year. Most people start the year with renewed energy, focus and vigour. They have enjoyed a well-earned break and are ready for another challenging year. Whilst it is important to ‘hit the ground running’, we need to guard against ‘going too hard, too fast and burning ourselves out’. This can be a fine line. Establishing systems and good habits are essential at this time of the year. Our intentions are good and hopefully our reserves are replenished. However having good intentions aren’t enough. It is our actions that count. Whilst organisation is one of the keys to time management, many staff in…

The Ripple Effect

January 13, 2022

Stevef

Resilience

Working in schools you make a significant difference with your everyday actions. All of the little things you do in every moment of your work can ripple out to create endless changes in the lives of your students. If you don’t believe this, then just ask the parents of your students. They are very aware of the inspiring ripples that you can create in their children’s lives. A ripple is the inside-out release of energy generated by your thoughts and actions that eventually affects the lives of other people in some way. This energy connects with the ripples from the thoughts and actions of others to create all of the daily events on this planet. It is important…