#dojochatEU Archive
The European branch of ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday April 27, 2016
3:30 PM EDT
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Jeevan Chagger, 19, Health Mentor Working in primary schools across Birmingham. Excited to join again
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Hello all and looking forward to chat about work-life balance.
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EFL teacher educator and researcher at public university in Mexico.
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I'm Joanne, a primary teacher in Dublin, Ireland. Currently on mat leave & worried about work-life balance when I return!
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Hi everyone! Jenna here from ! Will be in and out today - on a work retreat!
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Putting down my pen and ready for
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Jamie - health mentor with
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Just finished marking mocks
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Laura Deputy from West Sussex
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A1: Taking care of the mind, body, and soul. :)
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Me too...but not lucky enough to be on a work retreat...yet https://t.co/GDgchMzLHD
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Hi everyone! Jenna here from ! Will be in and out today - on a work retreat!
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Still feeling you have time to go to the pub at the weekend
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A1- Manageable workload with elements of challenge, sufficient time with colleagues, family and to have fun enjoying hobbies
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A1 Happy work + happy home. Taking the time with your family and understanding you are not superhuman
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A1: Maintaining the mind, body, and soul over time, consistently.
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A1: Cultivating meaningful relationships.
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Coming into and leaving work knowing that you've left a good day there and able to relax when home.
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Hi everyone. Iβm Rachael & Iβm a yr 1 trainee studying - and should be doing assignments so will be dipping in & out
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Hello, my name is Carlie Reed and I am currently observing for my Educational Technology class.
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Taking (or making) time for oneself.
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Leaving work in work is my problem! https://t.co/Ckr94gCyJi
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Coming into and leaving work knowing that you've left a good day there and able to relax when home.
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Hi all! Sorry I'm a bit late. I'm Denis, I'm a primary teacher in Dublin, Ireland
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A1 managing to do all your work to a high (enough) standard while also having time for friends/social https://t.co/xS5z0aBcxr
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A1- Being able to have "Me Time" to relax and spend time with the family and fulfilling other interests
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I need to start getting smart with workload and doing the same
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A1: When I plan my week,schedule,try to arrange activities w/friends that recharge me
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A1: Trying to find ways of working smarter...not harder.
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hi all a1 having down time on a regular basis. Having time to pursue an interest completely unrelated to teaching!
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'completely unrelated' is the problem there!
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A1: Knowing when it's time to quit, close the computer, turn off the TV, take a walk, etc.
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Interesting perceptions of work-life balance coming up for Q1. Q2 coming up in one minute!
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AMEN https://t.co/85slUEDNjp
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A1: Knowing when it's time to quit, close the computer, turn off the TV, take a walk, etc.
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, interests unrelated to teaching...that's key!
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That's the trick isn't it!
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hope it is making a difference with teacher well-being
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One's well-being, so important.
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A1 so far I havenβt sacrificed choir - which basically my social life :0 It is a challenge sometimes though.
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A2- To some degree. I manage to get important work done during admin whilst having enough time for myself and family at home
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A2: I feel I am fairly good at finding a work-life balance...until you ask my wife and kids. :)
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Yep. Planning ahead definitely helps. And getting up early helps! Make the most of the daylight! https://t.co/ovZHtBuVAT
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Not in the 8 weeks around the GCSE & A Level exams
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A2 Just back to work from mat leave. Work life balance a bit all over the place, but hoping to get it back. Weekends are mine!
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A2 It's a constant struggle. I try to check out every day and make time for myself -- but it's easy to mix up priorities!
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A2: Ask youself if you have maintained a balance, then ask all your friends and family the same question.
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I'm going back from mat leave on Monday week :( So anxious about it all. Long commute etc
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Don't ever give up something you love!
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A2: It's possible that someone feels they maintain a balance, but others feel differently. It's all about perspective.
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A2 After teaching a few years, I think I'm working 'smart' with planning/prep. I feel I may be getting on top of it
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Unless you are not achieving a balance...can too much of something we love throw us off balance?
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I am bad for bringing a lot of work home with me, carrying the emotions of the day & spend the evening googling lesson ideas
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How do you know when you are getting on top of it?
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Emotions that linger, aka stress.
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This is my second return after Mat. Always remember I'm doing the best I can my boys still love me You'll do great
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A2:If I make an effort to strike a balance betweenwork&personal time, I need to learn to prioritize the things that I wantmost.
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different sides of the same coin - teacher well-being and student well-being
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Aw thank you, that's reassuring. It's a good career for having kids, I'll say that much
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come 2 realisation that not about 'carving out some me time' it's all my time! should be about finding a couple of hrs to work!
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Ah, well-being of all educational stakeholders, and maintaining balance...
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It seems like there's a mix of those of us managing to achieve a good work-life balance and those who struggle. Q2 coming up!
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Can maintaining a balance cause stress? :)
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a2 generally speaking, yes I do.
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A3- Getting into the right routine with the right balance and finding the best way to manage unexpected situations
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Struggling to switch off in the evenings! My partner is in ed so it's an easy topic of conversation https://t.co/P7TgGqEfY1
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Sorry I'm not there tonight. Ironically, I've got too much work on this week. Looking forward to reading the Storify.
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A3: Obstacles...time and resources.
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A1 - Splitting evenings doing both work and social activities
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A3 Expectation of others. As SLT you feel always on show! Sometimes you need to model WLBalance to ensure you get it
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I think the hardest part is prioritizing. What needs to happen first?
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A3: Obstacles also relate to my poor time management skills, prioritizing, etc.
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A2 - Yes. I ensure work is completed during the week to free up weekends for leisure activities
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No problem Simon, storify should be out this evening
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A3 Bureaucratic nonsense to justify, and evidence, every move you make; every breath you take.
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CASE IN POINT! https://t.co/c4yk9F6dEm
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Sorry I'm not there tonight. Ironically, I've got too much work on this week. Looking forward to reading the Storify.
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Too much work all at the same time eg, Y11 revision, Y10 mocks to mark, AS exams, Y10, 7 & 9 reports ect.. all in the same term
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A3: Obstacles in maintaining balance - failing to see the big picture, getting too wrapped up into my own stuff.
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I am TERRIBLE at 'switching off' ,something I need to work on. https://t.co/MsG1jfL693
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a3 switching off at end of day, prioritizing effectively - something which I now do much better!
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A1. Simplify and declutter everything and all the time. By having less you gain time. And learn to say 'no'.
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Yikes that sounds like a really hectic schedule
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It is always nice to be able to use the weekend to relax and wind-down from the week
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A3 - Wanting to do more work than necessary. Wanting to read more research or add more to my planning
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Joining late. Instructional Support Teacher from San Antonio, TX.
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its work-life-family balance. I love my family but I sometime struggle to find time for me.
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A3: Obstacles, sometimes not putting myself in others shoes, lacking perspective of how my imbalance affects others
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Ireland is slowly going the way of OTT checklists like you in the UK!
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Strongly believe the weekend should be a work-free zone if possible https://t.co/1Q9PVLb2Tc
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It is always nice to be able to use the weekend to relax and wind-down from the week
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A3: Obstacles...not seeing the forest for the trees.
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A3: Can't Setting GOALS, Planning And Prioritizing and also can't practising good time management
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So true! https://t.co/dE1sNe58lL
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its work-life-family balance. I love my family but I sometime struggle to find time for me.
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But then the 'Sunday Sads' kick in and you realise you've X, Y and Z to prepare/correct https://t.co/cUAirJlv7s
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It is always nice to be able to use the weekend to relax and wind-down from the week
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A3: I have to admit, not maintaining a balance has more to do with me than anything else.
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definitely - it then becomes self indulgentβ¦
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Great to see we're all in the same boat on this, it's reassuring! Q4 coming up
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A3- being out of the classroom has made WLB more manageable. Different stress, but balance is easier w/out papers to be graded
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Not with proper planning! :) Sundays do have that effect, though...
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A3) I try to keep work at work, when I get home I put my phone in the other room and close the door.
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A4: Get online, find a hashtag chat, and share!
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is it achievable though? My biggest concern as a trainee has been the sacrifice my children are making :(
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A5- A walk around school whilst pupils are in lessons, taking some time in my break to make lists of things to do
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A4: Connecting with colleagues outside my institution does wonders for me. Offers a reset of the psyche.
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I think it's something you learn with experience, you learn to work smarter and just organise your time better
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A$ lists, lists, and calendar - then Twitter (or choir)
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A4 At work...text a friend, chat to a colleague about other than school, laugh! Listen to music!
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A4: I allow myself to switch from task to task to keep them fresh and keep myself engaged. Music in the background
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A4 - At school - Ensure I have 5 minutes at break or lunch just to reflect during the day. At home - Feet up and TV on
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A4: DURING a hectic day-get through it. After a hectic day: silence, pets, & hubby make it better.
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I live in hope⦠loads of good tips on here though.
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So important to take your lunch break! https://t.co/KrSsqIgYyy
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A4 - At school - Ensure I have 5 minutes at break or lunch just to reflect during the day. At home - Feet up and TV on
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Starbuck LOL, no sometimes I take walks around the building at lunch just to unwind
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Exercise and time to myself π
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a4 A year ago I'd have said COFFEE..but I'm leaning more toward taking a breather and refocusing on my goals
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Silence is a god-send when you've been in a hectic, noisy classroom all day https://t.co/RXE1fUbVMF
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A4: DURING a hectic day-get through it. After a hectic day: silence, pets, & hubby make it better.
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I like to listen to music or if possible have a bath π
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A4 At home... Cuddles, run with the dog, switch off my phone
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A4: Also, watching Cardinal baseball! :)
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A4: days when I get to see family after work help me recharge. And the occasional adult beverage as well. π
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I've started to leave my phone upstairs in the evening where I can't reach for it
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Lol!! Sounds tea-riffic ;)
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Apologies for my lack of participation tonight. Not conducive to driving down the M5 to Bristol. Will catch up later. Cheers GM
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I do that when I'm at home relaxing, too!
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Second last Q of this on finding work-life balance coming up!
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Wish I had the discipline. Would help avoid checking email w/in 3 mins of waking up. https://t.co/fNuB8s6TYo
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I've started to leave my phone upstairs in the evening where I can't reach for it
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Best to skip this one then ;)
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"relaxing" = home doing nothing and not feeling guilty about it.
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Technology has a lot to answer for... everything at our fingertips now https://t.co/wAFdtPjKP0
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Wish I had the discipline. Would help avoid checking email w/in 3 mins of waking up. https://t.co/fNuB8s6TYo
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I've started to leave my phone upstairs in the evening where I can't reach for it
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A5: Allow time in the workplace that fosters WLB.
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A5: Employers can allow time for collaboration, cooperation, reflection, etc., that collectively helps one maintain WLB.
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A5 Sharing the workload, creating an atmosphere of support and being willing to ask for help. Learning to say NO
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Likewise. Will read later. brain.
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I've actually started doing something similar. Do not disturb mode goes on after 8
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Small breaks during the day - relaxing, exercising, or discussions
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Ah there's that word... How do you say it.... N-O.. No? NO?! https://t.co/FJMijVkSaV
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A5 Sharing the workload, creating an atmosphere of support and being willing to ask for help. Learning to say NO
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A4- Taking a walk around school when pupils are in class to recharge in a calm environment
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A5: Employers need to realize that it's counterproductive if teachers are unable to maintain WLB.
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You see, I can't do that. I need the phone physically out of the room!
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A5- Staff Sports Club and team building adventures on inset days.
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A5 - Shared tasks between staff?
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A5: WLB training is another option, and should be seen as an investment in human resources.
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But what if a family member rings?! :P
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What do you do for team-building days? Would love to do that with our staff! https://t.co/lMEzCLDuo1
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A5- Staff Sports Club and team building adventures on inset days.
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I have a landline and they all have the number for it :P
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Very good point, it's often just presumed that we 'know' https://t.co/O80ddbCurM
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A5: WLB training is another option, and should be seen as an investment in human resources.
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A5: Tough one. Work priority is institutionalized, & in our field we give our all to our Ss without question.
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https://t.co/5YCVVghRLy
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Not sure I always manage the correct pronunciation or I am speaking another language. Will keep trying N...O
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Ah but my mammy... she can't understand mobile phones.. haha
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So our is about to wrap up... Thanks for much for joining in the discussion on work-life balance.
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Huge thank you to for moderating tonight! And thanks to everyone who participated! πππ€π
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Thanks for hosting! My first was not as intimidating as I thought it might be. π https://t.co/hTSTi3gmEP
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So our is about to wrap up... Thanks for much for joining in the discussion on work-life balance.
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A6 Say No! Get a hobby! Be confident that you can do a good job, be a good teacher and have a happy home.
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Aw great to have you here, hope you will stop by again :)
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A6 Work hard but be ready to take a break and treat yourself. Organise and Prioritise. Make time for yourself.
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A6 <3 a good list. File away digital copies of plans/resources; they'll come in use in the future! https://t.co/neHIk6K7uL
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A6:Find your limits:If you know what you can handle= easier to prioritize, complete tasks, and say No when needed
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A6- Work hard, organise yourself well, plan well and enjoy the time you have for yourself
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Thank you for hosting this week
