The Art of Switching off & Learning to Unwind

In the fast-paced world of education, school leaders, teachers, and SNAs often find themselves operating at full throttle which can lead to exhaustion and burnout. The ability to switch off and unwind is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and overall well-being. This workshop is designed to help participants slow down, find their pause button, and recharge their batteries meaningfully. Through practical strategies and relaxation techniques, attendees will learn the art of switching off to enhance their professional and personal lives.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding Relaxation Techniques: Participants will learn what relaxation truly means and explore various practices to calm the mind and relax the body. This includes identifying personal relaxation methods that suit their mindset and lifestyle.
2. Mastering the Art of Switching Off: Attendees will discover the importance of switching off from work and how to effectively do so. They will understand the true cost of not switching off and learn techniques to disconnect and recharge.
3. Achieving a Healthy Work-Life Balance: Participants will gain insights into maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They will learn top tips for working online effectively without getting exhausted, understand the importance of sleep, and develop a personal action plan for unwinding.

Presenter:

Calodagh is an accredited master practitioner in Wellbeing.  She delivers wellbeing programmes to Corporates, Public Sector Bodies and the Education Sector.  Clients include Danone, the IRFU, Bank of Ireland, the INMO, Press Up Entertainment and Wexford and Limerick Education Centres.  She writes a weekly article on wellbeing for Independent News and Media regional publications.