STAY STRONG!
Work-Life-Balance
„You can do anything, but you cannot do everything.“
David Allen
This learning module gives you an overview of how we can implement different strategies in order to balance our work life and personal life.
This module will help you …
This module will help you …
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- understand the importance of work-life balance for physical, emotional, and professional well-being, recognizing how imbalance can impact productivity and health.
- evaluate personal work-life balance levels using self-assessment tools such as the Perceived Stress Scale and the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory to identify areas for improvement.
- learn effective time management strategies through techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix, the use of digital tools (Notion, Trello, Asana), and information organization with the “Second Brain” method.
- develop self-reflection and self-management skills, analyzing time thieves, work habits, and daily planning to optimize performance without compromising personal well-being.
- apply burnout prevention strategies by identifying early symptoms and implementing stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, and active breaks.
- design a personalized action plan to improve work-life balance by setting realistic and sustainable goals.
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- understand the importance of work-life balance for physical, emotional, and professional well-being, recognizing how imbalance can impact productivity and health.
- evaluate personal work-life balance levels using self-assessment tools such as the Perceived Stress Scale and the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory to identify areas for improvement.
- learn effective time management strategies through techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix, the use of digital tools (Notion, Trello, Asana), and information organization with the “Second Brain” method.
- develop self-reflection and self-management skills, analyzing time thieves, work habits, and daily planning to optimize performance without compromising personal well-being.
- apply burnout prevention strategies by identifying early symptoms and implementing stress management techniques, mindfulness practices, and active breaks.
- design a personalized action plan to improve work-life balance by setting realistic and sustainable goals.
How to work on this learning module: Instructions
How to work on this learning module: Instructions
Whether you are working on this module individually or in a group, you will encounter several reflection and transfer questions.
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For individual learners, we recommend
- to find a designated space where you collect your key ideas and findings: a notebook, a digital tool (i.e. Padlet, Miro, OneNote, …), etc. (in addition to your Action Plan (read below))
- if you know of a colleague who completed the same modules like you, to find an opportunity to meet up and share your results (or Action Plans (read below)) with each other
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For groups, we recommend
- to set up an Idea Hub – for example, a white board, a poster, a table, a digital pinboard (i.e. Padlet, Miro), where you collect key ideas and findings. Decide for yourselves whether, after completing the module, the Idea Hub is meant for your group’s eyes only or if you would like to share or even present your work and experience (e.g. in the teacher’s lounge, during a conference, etc.)
- in addition to each learner’s individual Action Plan, to consider setting up a Group Action Plan which can be added to the aforementioned Idea Hub
This icon marks an Action Plan activity to connect ideas with your own context in your personal Teacher Well-Being Action Plan.
- Follow the instructions and fill in the corresponding section in your Action Plan [download Action Plan Template Print-Template here].
- You don’t need to have all the answers right away—the plan is meant to evolve with your learning!
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