4 Stress Busting Tools
We all lead busy lives and we ALL suffer stress in some form or other at different times. If you feel as though you are becoming overwhelmed, STOP and take some time to prioritise your workload. What is really important?
Focusing on What You Can Control
Working in schools can feel overwhelming. There’s always more to do, more to think about and more to worry over. When things feel hectic, one of the most helpful strategies is to bring your attention back to what you can control. The 3 Circles Framework (popularised by Stephen Covey) is a simple but powerful way to do that. The three circles are:
Recharge you batteries over the break
As we get to the end of the term and the holidays approach, it’s imperative that you make the most of the opportunity to recharge your batteries. It’s important to feel like you have actually had a holiday and are ready to take on the challenges of a new term.
Life Admin Hacks to Reduce Stress
Life Admin Hacks to Reduce Stress Often our lives are very hectic. Setting up systems for Life Admin activities like paying bills, managing appointments, organising paperwork and maintaining household tasks can reduce the stress and save time. This helps us to reclaim precious time and mental bandwidth for more meaningful pursuits. By streamlining and automating life admin tasks, people can reclaim significant time and reduce cognitive strain. It’s about making life easier and creating space for the things that truly matter, like health, creativity and personal relationships. Do it once, then set and forget. Life Admin Hacks by Mia Northrop and Dinah Rowe-Roberts is a practical guide focused on simplifying the often overlooked but essential tasks of everyday life—commonly known…
Beware of That Little Voice Inside Your Head
As educators we can be our own harshest critic. Whilst that little voice inside our head is often critical, it can also be unrealistic. “If only I’d done this differently….” “If only I’d said….” “Next time I’ll….” “I should have said this…!” “I should have done that…!” At times we are guilty of “shoulding” all over ourselves! Many of us are guilty of trying to be all things to all people. We are seldom satisfied with a lesson, a meeting or what we achieved on a particular day. We are always on the look out for improving things and making them better. Our training in education and our work in schools, often focuses on problem solving. As part of the…