Find a seat and introduce yourself to those around you. Help yourself to a light morning snack.

Katie Higgins

Emily Albrecht

1. Everyone juggles in life. If your life juggle were set to its own theme song, What would that song be?

2. Be prepared to share your song, name, where you are from, what you teach, and your most pressing juggling act at this moment with the large group.

1. Take a look at the time logs you filled in prior to class.

2. Create a code that categorizes your time log activities.

3. Summarize your activities based on these categories.

4. Share your time log summary with the person next to you.

5. Be prepared to share your favorite time of day with the large group.

1. Using the plate provided, write down each and every SINGLE ONE of the roles you play in your life....yep.....all of them.

2. Share your plate with a partner. Did they have a role on their plate that should have been on yours? ADD IT to YOURS.

3. Using your plate, fill out the provided chart by reflecting on your roles.

4. From your plate chart and time log, create three goals. Start each goal with the provided starters...

In order to feel less guilty I need to....

In order to manage my time better I need to.....

In order to take care of myself I need to.....

Capture this morning in one or more of the frames

• Go to our Teacher Burnout Padlet (linked below) and explore more about teacher burnout. As you experience things on the padlet, fill out the Shape Up sheet provided to capture your thinking.
• Follow the directions in the padlet to create your own list of burnout tips
• Jazz up your list and share it with another learner
• Share one tip to our new padlet--Master List of Teacher Burnout Prevention Tips

"Simplicity may not be magic, but it is a little bit magical."

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of making some WHOLE changes....take a moment to read some wise words from everyone's favorite farmhouse guru, Joanna Gaines.

What in your life needs a little simplicity?

What dead weight can be cut?

What formula works for you and your situation?

Talk about simplicity with the person next to you. Use the simplicity lens as we move into making a plan.

Right now you probably have hundreds of areas of need and change circling around in your head. This can be very overwhelming. The goal of this class is to provide you with the space, the time, the resources, and the facilitation to attack some of these areas that need balance and change.

• On the provided paper, do a mental dump of areas that need your attention. Try and capture at least 15. Make sure your list is a mix of home needs and school needs.
• Share your list with someone else in the group. Do they have one that should be on your list?
• Let's remember to use a few filters with our list. The purpose of your list (and this course for that matter) is not to eliminate things we don't enjoy or feel guilty doing the things we do enjoy. The focus should really be on how to become more efficient with our time in order to do more we enjoy. Ask yourself, "What really matters?" here and how can I get to what it's really all about.
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1. Name it!

2. Claim it!

3. Aim it!