As a teacher, facilitator or leader, do you sometimes find it challenging or overwhelming to juggle a number of different tasks? If so, you’re not alone.
There are many approaches to managing your to-do-list and we all engage in learning and development in our own ways. Today, guest writer Lori Wade is going to take us through the process of “time-on-task” as a helpful strategy for you to take on board as a professional in this space.
It is safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, and has brought along many challenges with it. With the current global situation, no matter where you are from, what industry you are working in, what gender you are, everyone has been affected differently.
I have personally spoken to some founders who have found lockdown to have its benefits. For example, with everyone working from home it meant there were no restrictions with child care, so a number of female founders were able to work more, and not need to worry about child care for once.
Do you feel like your work-life balance is off-kilter? You’re not alone: between 11 - 21% of people are unhappy with their work-life balance in the UK, with 25 - 34 year olds experiencing the highest levels of dissatisfaction with how their time and energy is split.
Despite the increasingly demanding work culture in the UK, finding alignment across your professional and personal time is possible. In this guide, discover how to approach a work-life balance that suits you, and discover tips to improve how you’re feeling in your job and at home.
Gardening is one of the most nurturing commitments you can make, bringing with it a variety of benefits both for your physical and mental health. Committing to healthy eating, exercise, and reducing the amount you engage with technology can all be tricky to maintain. However, when they’re combined with making time for a leisurely activity such as gardening, it can feel far easier to follow through with your various other commitments.
To mark World Wellbeing Week, we’re exploring the importance of advocacy. Are you looking to support someone with their mental health? Becoming a mental health advocate, and practicing advocacy, may be the route you’re looking for.
With 2020 continuing to be a difficult year for many, we hope this guide can help you to effectively support people around you who may be experiencing negative emotions and mental health problems, while also looking after yourself.
