TITLE: Let's talk about...Balance

Are you feeling like you have to choose between work or home when you long to feel present and energised in both spaces?

The balance between work and home is often a battle we face as educators. Knowing how to switch off, when to switch back on, and letting go of feeling guilty for not working are all common thoughts and feelings when we struggle with balance.

What is often confused with the conversation around work/life balance is thinking that we have to choose between one or the other or that it is about 50/50. This isn't accurate. It is about having time and energy to do what you value and being present in each of these moments.

What balance is from person to person and from day to day will be different. Instead of aiming for balance, or expecting things to be balanced, we need to shift our thinking to focus on these 5 things:

1. Do I have the energy I require for work and home?

2. Am I taking action in line with my values?

3. Do I have non-negotiables in my day that match my values?

4. Am I aware of my boundaries, where I need boundaries, and where I need to have some flexibility?

5. Do I continually reflect and revise my approach to balance each week/month?

If this speaks to you, I have no doubt you are ready to make some changes to how you work and live.

As we start the year it is a great time to reflect on these questions, to review how you felt at different times these past months and to set some new intentions for the year ahead.

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