Inspiration and resources for balance before burnout

What to ask yourself when building up your Balance Reserves

• What will it feel like when you have this Balance Reserve Area built up?

How great will it feel?  What is the pleasure you will receive?  What will you be able to do differently?  How will this improve your relationship with your students and family?  How will this improve your teaching?

• Why can't I afford to not build up this Balance Reserve Area?

What is the pain I am feeling without this in my life?  What is not working for me now?  How bad will it get if I don't change?  How much more stress can I take before I am truly ill?

• What am I willing to do in order to build up this Balance Reserve Area?

What actions can I take right now?  Who are my allies in this process?  What are my resources?  What chances am I willing to take for my own health and peace of mind?  What changes am I going to make in my school routines?  What changes will I make in my daily life?

• What do I need to remove from my life to make room for this new Balance Reserve Area?

What isn't working for me anymore?  What relationships are toxic to my well-being?  What physical clutter do I need to remove?  What systems need to be in place?  What emotional clutter do I need to let go of?  What old beliefs no longer serve me?

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