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How to create a better work - life balance! Become your own super cheerleader! Are you feeling like you spend all your time at work, come home to eat, shower and sleep  then go back to work? That's probably because that's exactly what you have been doing. Well ok, so you probably had several months off unless you are an essential worker , in  which case you are probably super worn out and we are so sorry about that. But if you are feeling like work has taken over your life then it's probably a good time to do  something about it. It's important to have time even at work for self care! Getting in some rest or break  periods is essential if you are to maintain focus and be able to perform at your best.  If you work in a fast paced and stressful environment daily, this will eventually take toll on  you and you may become tired, frustrated or burnout. Creating a good work life balance is essential to help prevent stress and burnout. Studies show ...

photo: nik - unsplash Everyone has those days. No matter how organised and dynamic an individual you are , there will come a time when you   absolutely fall out of your routine. For some people that’s a small mis-step or just a way to recharge and go full on again. If you are one of those people, good on you! For others not so blessed with will power it may take a longer time, a great deal of effort and may even become habitual. There are many reasons why people lack motivation and different variables will apply depending on factors such as age or situation such as work or school. Studies have suggested the following as some reasons for lack in motivation in the workplace.   1. Poor Leadership 2. Lacking the right skill set 3. Limited scope for professional development 4. Harassment/ bullying 5. feeling unappreciated 6. Lack of accountability 7. Feeling undervalued   Read more about these here …     While I have had my fair shar...

With the start of school looming on the horizon and especially after the long hiatus away from formal schooling, I imagine all the nerves and angst will have started to resurface. While I’m sure the learning climate will look very different depending on your location and school, some things will remain the same.  Emphasis on teaching and learning will have increased considerably in a bid to close the gap made wider by the many months of classroom closures.  Research suggest that one in five teachers experience job related stress most or all the time.  This might sound surprising, but many teachers experience bouts of anxiety and stress even at the thought of going back to school after a break let alone after many months of lockdown and let’s face it, a virus that is very much present and actively spreading! Find a coping strategy that works! Stress levels will differ from one individual to another and for varying reasons. If you are like me , you develop your coping s...