Step 3 of Becoming a Better Educator: Creating Balance at Work
Creating Balance at Work
Balance….whats that?
This topic has probably been the hardest task to accomplish at work. There are times where I feel no balance at work and other times I feel extremely at ease. I knew I needed to find some type of flow at work so that I wouldn’t feel overwhelmed, over worked, and frazzled. I realized that this will only get done if I put steps in place that I can repeat daily so that over time it will feel like it’s just apart of my daily routine. Having these steps in place creates a sense of familiarity that gives you ease, clarity, and comfort. If by chance your day does not go as planned at least you can pivot back to the “routine” because it’s what you know. Believe it or not my “balance at work” starts at home.
Creating balance for me looks like this
5:20am: wake up and daily planner/goals for the day
5:30am: take out breakfast and lunch for the day that I already meal prepped on Sunday
5:40am: shower
6:00am: get dressed, clothes for the week have already been ironed
6:05am: hair and makeup
6:15am: wrapping everything up, pouring coffee
6:20am: leaving my house for work
6:50am: getting there early enough to find parking and sit in my car to decompress, scroll on instagram, read my horoscope, and pray
7:05-7:45am: In my office where I write down tasks for the day on a sticky note. I love to cross things out once they are done so that I can get a visual of tasks that have been completed. Answer and send emails
Look at my daily schedule to see students that I will be servicing and preparing for my sessions
7:50: greet students and start the day
I always take lunch no matter what even if it’s not at the exact time I put on my schedule.
I stopped socializing. I found myself socializing and then not getting all of my work done at the time I wanted.
I stopped over volunteering. Although I enjoy helping out; at times I need to ask myself is this worth me sacrificing my time and energy?
I said no to things that had nothing to do with my job. I would only do this if you have good standing in your job and if its directly out of line of your job title. I use to say yes to everything thinking people will like me and see me as a “team player”.
Burn out is real and it’s quick
Works should be enjoyable not complicated
I hope this helps and can give insight on how to achieve balance at work and if you need some extra help and accountability then look no further and book a learning call with me.
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