Inspiration and resources for balance before burnout
Archive for January, 2012
Let’s get started adding space!
Sunday, January 29th, 2012In my last blog entry I chose a Balance Reserve I wanted to build up and examined my "why". I chose space and looked at some personal reasons it was so important. I hope you had time to do this for yourself. If not, please take a look at the last entry before we continue.
The next step to building my Balance Reserve of "Space" is to brainstorm ways I will build this reserve?
Ways to build my reserves of space:
At school:
- Weed out file drawer of reference files
- Organize student files and file student paperwork
- Clean out desk drawers and toss broken pens, pencils, etc.
- Organize bookshelf
- Clear out "working file" holder on desk and file those no longer of timely use in file drawer
At Home:
- Clean out bathroom cabinets and toss expired and old shampoos and toiletries
- Organize cleaning materials in closet
- Remove everything from home office that does not belong there
- Bring all office materials, books, files etc down stairs
- Weed out (Recycle, donate or toss) all unwanted materials from home office
- Make a plan for where things belong in office
- Only put back wanted materials
- Invite someone to help. (will make it less overwhelming and fun. Exchange for a room in their home)
- Donate children's table and chair set
- Weed out toy boxes
Now its your turn:
So, what was the Balance Reserve you chose. What will you do to build up this reserve?
Next step is to move these to a planner page and set a date to complete them.
I will be sharing this process as I go along so please stay tuned and keep reading.
Let’s begin the journey to “Balance Before Burnout” by adding “Space”
Saturday, January 21st, 2012Step One: Choose your Balance Reserve for the month
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One of the biggest energy zappers at home and at school is clutter.
Therefore, my first Balance Reserve for the year is "space". This month I will be focusing not only on creating physical space, but also adding space into my schedule. I truly believe it is important to let go of the old in order to attract the new. We need to remove what is not supporting our values and goals in order to create positive results in our life.
Step two: What's your "WHY"?
As I re-energize and refocus myself, I know that I first need to find my "why" for making the changes. It is helpful to clarify what's important ahead of time, so I can decide what to let go of and what to keep, based on my priorities. Without a clear "why" I will have a difficult time saying "no" or "yes. Without a "why" it is much easier to give up when things get difficult. I have chosen to focus on 3 that are important to me as I weed out my "stuff" and my "time".
The first priority for me is family, second is my business and school life, and finally my inner peace and spirituality. Space is very important for me to be able to flourish in all three of these areas.
As far as my family, I know that clean open spaces and free time together is important. This gives us the opportunity and space to use our time together in meaningful and memorable ways.
In my business, organized and open physical space is important in fostering my creativity and the organization of materials and paperwork. The open space in my calendar is also imperative for creating and communicating with my clients.
And finally, in regards to my inner peace and spirituality I have found that quiet time in prayer or meditation is very powerful, especially after a very full week running on adrenalin as a mom and counselor of teenagers. I also feel rejuvenated spending time in clear open spaces.
Take time now to complete these first two steps for yourself.
1. Choose you Balance Reserve.
2. Find your "WHY".
Join me next time as I brainstorm ways that I can build reserves of "Space" into my daily life. This is the next step to building "Balance Before Burnout" using The Whole Teacher Planer & Workbook.
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