February 25, 2025 • 32 mins
Ever wonder how to keep all the plates spinning without burning out? Join me as I share my personal journey in juggling the demanding roles of partner, parent, and professional. Through this episode, I promise you'll gain valuable insights into mastering time management and emotional intelligence to maintain balance in your life. I dive into actionable strategies such as the Eisenhower Box and the Pomodoro technique, along with exploring digital tools like Todoist and Trello, to help keep your day organized and prioritize what truly matters. Tune in to discover how compartmentalizing time can enhance your focus on family, work, and self-care, all while preventing burnout and fostering mental health.
Let's deepen the conversation on resilience and support networks, essential elements in managing multiple roles effectively. I talk about setting achievable goals, developing mindfulness practices, and the underestimated power of a strong support system. Sharing roles within the family can relieve the pressure while prioritizing sleep, exercise, and a healthy diet fortifies your well-being. Listen as I emphasize couple care and the importance of alone time to nurture both relationships and personal growth.
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Speaker 1 (00:11):
Welcome to another episode of K-12 Education
Untangled.
My name is Dr Kim J Fields,former corporate manager turned
education researcher andadvocate, and I'm the host of
this podcast.
I got into this space afterdealing with some frustrating
interactions with schooleducators and administrators, as
(00:32):
well as experiencing themicroaggressions that I faced as
an African American mom raisingmy two kids, who were in the
public school system.
I really wanted to understandhow teachers were trained and
what the research provided aboutthe challenges of the public
education system.
Once I gained the informationand the insights that I needed,
(00:56):
I was then equipped to be ableto successfully support my
children in their educationalprogress.
This battle-tested experienceis what I provide as action
steps for you to take.
It's like enjoying a bowl ofeducational research with a
sprinkling of mother wisdom ontop.
(01:16):
If you're looking to find outmore about current information
and issues in public educationthat could affect you and your
children, and the action stepsthat you can take to give your
children the advantages theyneed, then you're in the right
place.
Thanks for tuning in today.
I know that staying informedabout K-12 public education
(01:41):
trends and topics is importantto you, so keep listening.
This is my regular end-of-monthpersonal insightful episode
that addresses issues likepersonal development, parenting
and other thought-provokingtopics.
These once-a-month episodes aregeared toward helping you as
(02:04):
you navigate being a person, aparent, a friend and a career
professional.
In this episode, I'll be sharingmy thoughts about managing
multiple roles, specifically,the roles of partner, parent and
professional.
The roles of partner, parentand professional.
(02:26):
How many balls are you jugglingin the air as you pursue
balance in your life?
You may be juggling the rolesof being a partner or spouse,
parent and career professional,all while trying to maintain
your sanity.
Some days, you may feel likeyou just have no control over
(02:49):
any of the roles that you play,and some days, at least one of
the balls is going to drop.
It happens.
All you can do is your best.
I provide my insights, thoughtsand experiences about juggling
multiple roles and what it takesto effectively manage them as
(03:11):
we travel this road called life.
In this episode let's untanglethis there are a number of areas
that I'll be covering aroundthe topic of managing multiple
roles, and these areas includetime management strategies,
(03:32):
resilience and coping strategies, having a support system and
health and wellness, as well asother topics.
Let's start out with timemanagement strategies.
It's important to prioritizetasks.
When you're managing multipleroles, you can use techniques
(03:58):
like the Eisenhower Box or thePomodoro technique to utilize
time management strategies.
The Eisenhower box is alsoknown as the urgent-important
matrix, and it's adecision-making tool that helps
prioritize tasks by urgency andimportance.
(04:19):
It works like this Urgent andimportant tasks are your
do-first tasks.
These tasks require immediateattention and contribute
significantly to your goals.
Examples of these types oftasks include critical work
deadlines or family emergencies.
Not urgent but important,otherwise known as scheduled
(04:46):
tasks.
These tasks are significant butnot time sensitive, like
exercise routines or planningpersonal projects.
These are the types of tasksthat should be scheduled.
The third aspect of theEisenhower box is urgent but not
(05:06):
important, In other words,tasks that can be delegated.
Tasks that demand immediateaction fall into this category,
but they don't greatly impactyour long-term objectives.
These tasks could include somemeetings or requests that can be
delegated to others, and thefinal piece or square of the
(05:33):
Eisenhower box is not urgent andnot important, or basically,
tasks that can be eliminated.
Activities or tasks that don'tcontribute any value can be
eliminated.
This includes time wasters likeexcessive social media browsing
.
The matrix basically helpseliminate busy work in favor of
(05:58):
productivity and meaningfulprogress.
The Pomodoro technique is a timemanagement method that uses
timed intervals to enhanceproductivity, with regular
breaks to avoid burnout.
The approach basically workslike this One choose a task you
(06:21):
want to work on.
Two, set a timer for 25 minutes, called a Pomodoro.
Three, focus solely on thattask until the timer rings.
Four, take a short break forfive minutes and five, repeat
(06:42):
the cycle four times, then takea longer break for 15 to 30
minutes.
The Pomodoro techniqueencourages deep work and keeps
your mind fresh, improvingefficiency throughout your day.
There are also digital tools andapps that can be used for
(07:05):
scheduling and time management.
These include Todoist, which isa task manager app that allows
you to create tasks, setdeadlines and prioritize tasks
with different levels of urgencyand importance.
Trello is a visual tool thatuses boards, lists and cards to
(07:27):
organize tasks, which is greatfor collaboration and personal
projects alike.
You can also use GoogleCalendar, which helps schedule
events, set reminders andintegrate with other apps to
keep all your engagements in oneplace.
All your engagements in oneplace.
(07:51):
Rescue Time is another tool orapp that allows insights on how
you spend your time on digitaldevices, and this helps you
identify distractions so thatyou can adjust your habits.
Another tool or app that I'llmention is Forest.
Another tool or app that I'llmention is Forest.
This is a focus app that usesgamification to encourage not
(08:14):
using your phone while working,and basically it's like growing
trees to stay productive.
These types of scheduling andtime management tools,
techniques and apps can help youblock time to reserve slots for
family, work and personal care.
I call this compartmentalizing.
(08:36):
It means that when you havetime blocks allowed for family,
then your focus is in thepresent and on family, then your
focus is in the present and onfamily.
It also means that you havetime set aside for work so that
when you are working, you'refocused on the work, not on
distractions that make you lessproductive and less efficient at
(08:57):
work.
The skill of time managementcan be one that is slow to
develop, but actually there's nobetter way to be as productive
at work as possible when you'refocused only on the work or when
you're with the family, to befocused on the family.
It even extends to personalcare, so when you're taking time
(09:22):
to spend in your alone timewhich I'll mention later then
you're focused on those thingsthat please you, that relax you,
that help you to stay grounded.
Compartmentalization works formaintaining balance.
You can do this by settingboundaries, because establishing
(09:47):
clear boundaries between work,family and personal time can
prevent each of those areas fromencroaching on the others.
It also helps to developtransition rituals, which are
routines that you take orrituals that you make like a
(10:10):
short walk or meditation, sothat you transition between the
different roles or activities,and this helps your brain to
shift gears smoothly.
Compartmentalization is alsoabout mental clarity, because it
helps you keep aspects of yourlife compartmentalized and this
(10:32):
makes it easier to address eacharea effectively without being
overwhelmed by any overlap.
Without being overwhelmed byany overlap, Managing multiple
roles is also about establishinga work-life balance in the area
of time management strategies.
Work-life balance is aboutharmonizing work commitments
(10:56):
with personal activities withoutfeeling overwhelmed.
Incorporating work-life balanceinto time management involves
the setting of boundaries,having flexible scheduling,
prioritizing personal time andleveraging technology wherever
(11:18):
possible.
Wherever possible, it alsoinvolves a regular evaluation,
by periodically assessing yourwork-life balance and making
adjustments as lifecircumstances evolve.
Managing multiple roles involvesusing emotional intelligence
(11:40):
and being self-aware.
Emotional intelligence involvesthe ability to recognize,
understand and manage youremotions, as well as the
emotions of others.
Emotional intelligence aids instress and conflict resolution
(12:00):
by being more self-aware.
Being aware of your emotionshelps you understand how they
affect your thoughts andbehaviors.
This awareness is crucial incontrolling stress responses and
preventing emotional reactionsduring conflicts.
Emotional intelligence,especially in the area of stress
(12:24):
and conflict resolution,involves self-regulation.
Emotionally intelligent peoplecan manage their emotions,
reducing impulsive responses.
This type of regulation helpsin calming down and thinking
clearly during stressfulsituations.
(12:45):
It also involves empathy, andempathy is about understanding
others' emotions, which helps tofoster better communication and
helps in finding common groundduring conflicts.
Empathy enables you to see theconflict from another
perspective, aiding in findingamicable solutions.
(13:07):
Social skills an aspect thatisn't often thought of with
emotional intelligence, butsocial skills help in effective
communication and managingrelationships help in effective
communication and managingrelationships.
Good social skills facilitatedialogue and negotiation in
conflict situations, and thesethings help to steer
(13:29):
interactions toward positiveoutcomes.
Motivation is another aspect asfar as emotional intelligence
and stress and conflictresolution, because being driven
and having a positive attitudetoward problem solving can help
in overcoming stressfulsituations.
Emotional intelligence fuelsintrinsic motivation, pushing
(13:54):
you to resolve issues ratherthan avoiding them rather than
avoiding them.
Emotional intelligence andself-awareness also involve
improving active listening andunderstanding nonverbal cues as
part of communication.
(14:14):
To improve active listening,you have to get full attention
by focusing on the speakerwithout distractions, putting
away devices and making eyecontact to show engagement.
It also involves usingreflective listening.
This means paraphrasing whatthe speaker has said to confirm
(14:38):
understanding and to show thatyou're genuinely processing the
information.
Asking open-ended questionsencourages elaboration on points
for deeper understanding and tomaintain the flow of
conversation, which is a part ofactive listening.
(15:02):
The key part of activelistening is avoiding
interruption.
Just allow speakers to finishtheir thoughts before responding
.
This shows respect for theirsharing.
You're listening, not speaking.
(15:24):
Part of the listening andcommunicating are the nonverbal
cues, which involve observingbody language.
The body, posture, gestures andfacial expressions can provide
insights into emotions andattitudes.
For instance, crossed armsmight indicate defensiveness,
(15:46):
while nodding shows agreement orunderstanding.
Nonverbal cues also involve atone of voice.
Changes in pitch, volume orspeed can signal different
emotions, like enthusiasm oranger.
Nonverbal communicationinvolves watching for
(16:09):
micro-expressions.
These brief, involuntary facialexpressions can reveal true
emotions, despite what's beingsaid verbally.
You also have to pay attentionto gestures like hand movements
and other gestures that can addcontext to verbal communication
(16:29):
or indicate discomfort oremphasis, and typically in
nonverbal communication we tendto synchronize with others,
mirroring the other person'sbody language subtly, so as to
build rapport and empathy.
(16:50):
The importance of recognizingand managing emotions can
prevent burnout.
Managing your emotions is soimportant to your mental health.
The only emotions that you canmanage are your own, just like
you're the only one in controlof your emotions.
Learning to not allow others tomanipulate your emotions is a
(17:14):
critical skill for maintainingyour composure.
Managing multiple roles ofteninvolves building a personal
resilience plan.
You can develop this plan bysetting clear goals and defining
personal and professional goalsthat contribute to a sense of
(17:37):
purpose and direction.
A part of that personalresilience plan is to develop
coping strategies by creating atoolkit of methods to manage
stress, like mindfulnesspractices, deep breathing or
exercise.
Building a support network isanother aspect of a personal
(18:00):
resilience plan, becausecultivating relationships with
family, friends and mentors canprovide encouragement and
insight during tough times.
Establishing a routine for yourpersonal resilience plan
includes setting aside time forexercise, rest and relaxation,
(18:25):
and these promote stability andwell-being.
You also should encompasspracticing self-compassion as
part of a personal resilienceplan.
Treat yourself with kindnessand grace rather than harsh
self-criticism, especially aftersetbacks, harsh self-criticism,
(18:50):
especially after setbacks andreflect regularly.
Use journaling or meditation toreflect on experiences,
learning from them and planningpersonal growth strategies.
Having a support system is vitalfor managing multiple roles.
You'll need the support offriends, family and community
(19:11):
when issues arise that you needto talk through that.
You need encouragement fromothers who've been where you are
.
These networks of support canprovide insights, encouragement
and a place to land, so to speak, when you need to get grounded
(19:32):
again.
The support system alsoincludes networking and building
professional relationships.
When you look at the role ofcareer professional, you can
(19:54):
build these professionalrelationships by attending
industry events or joiningprofessional organizations, Even
participating in online forumsthat are industry-specific
forums.
You can also join or hostnetworking meetings to organize
small informal gatherings orprofessional mixers, where a
group or a small group of peopleget together just to share
(20:17):
insights and build connections.
Mentorship is another aspect ofthe support system because you
(20:45):
can look personalized follow-upmessages to express appreciation
and keep the conversation going.
Sometimes the support comes fromjust sharing roles and
responsibilities within thefamily.
You can have family meetings todiscuss what the roles and
responsibilities are for eachperson in the family as age
(21:09):
appropriate.
You can hold regular meetingsto discuss roles and
responsibilities, making suretheir responsibilities are
evenly distributed and visible.
(21:30):
Role rotation is another methodfor sharing roles and
responsibilities within thefamily.
You can rotate roles andresponsibilities regularly to
prevent burnout and ensureeveryone learns various tasks.
Collaborative planning isanother part of sharing
(21:53):
responsibilities within thefamily because you can engage
the entire family in planningroutines or meal schedules,
fostering teamwork and sharedresponsibility.
You can designate a certaintask for team activities, such
(22:16):
as cooking together or familycleaning days, to make the roles
more fun and collaborative.
You can always incorporatetechnology to schedule and track
tasks, making sure thateveryone knows their
responsibilities and can checkoff completed tasks.
The last aspect of managingmultiple roles involves health
(22:38):
and well-being.
You know the importance ofexercise and a healthy diet in
maintaining energy levels ispart of overall health and
well-being, but the importanceof sleep is also another factor
to consider.
Sleep has a large impact onperformance.
(23:04):
A large impact on performance.
A study by the Rand Corporationfound that sleep deprivation
costs the US economy anestimated $411 billion annually
due to reduced productivity andincreased mortality.
The National Sleep Foundationreports that individuals who get
less than six hours of sleepper night are cognitively
(23:27):
impaired, much like someone witha blood alcohol level over the
legal limit.
Chronic sleep deprivation canlead to serious health issues
such as increased risk ofcardiovascular disease, obesity
and diabetes.
According to the CDC, adultswho sleep less than seven hours
(23:51):
per night are more likely toreport 10 common chronic health
conditions compared to thosesleeping more than seven hours.
Sleep is also critical foremotional regulation.
Poor sleep can amplify feelingsof stress, anxiety and
depression.
A research study published inSleep Journal showed that those
(24:15):
who don't get enough sleep aremore prone to negative thinking
and less able to handle stresseffectively.
So a healthy diet, exercise,sleep all aspects of health and
well-being, but you also have totake care of yourself by making
(24:39):
sure that you maintain yourroutine health checkups and
preventive care.
It's also important to start ormaintain hobbies and leisure
activities, if nothing more thanfor mental rejuvenation.
These could be enjoyed duringcoupled time as well as alone
(25:04):
time.
Enjoyed during couple time aswell as alone time Part of
health and well-being meansallocating sufficient time for
couple care and alone time.
Couple care involves qualitytime, meaning that you regularly
set aside time for activitiesthat the both of you enjoy, like
(25:25):
date nights or shared hobbies,which strengthens your
connection and communication.
Maintaining an open dialogueabout needs and expectations
helps to align efforts towardfamily and personal goals that
are discussed during couple caretime.
Personal goals that arediscussed during couple care
(25:49):
time.
Sharing householdresponsibilities and parenting
duties allows each person in thecouple to support each other's
career and personal interests.
And, as with anything, as welearn and grow, celebrating
milestones and recognizing andcelebrating achievements, big or
(26:09):
small, fosters mutualappreciation and strengthens
bonds.
But sometimes you just need totake a break from it all to be
alone.
Alone time is about personalrejuvenation.
Alone time is about personalrejuvenation.
Taking the time alone helps youto reflect, helps for personal
(26:31):
growth and stress relief, all ofwhich are essential in
maintaining a balanced mentalstate.
Alone time also allows you topursue hobbies and interests,
because engaging in personalinterests without distraction
can enhance creativity andsatisfaction.
(26:53):
Alone time helps you toreinforce your own identity, who
you are and what you want toachieve, what you're about, what
you enjoy, all of which iscrucial for personal development
.
And finally, alone time helpsyou to recharge and reflect.
(27:14):
It provides an opportunity toreflect, to recharge, to take a
beat, allowing betterinteractions with family and
colleagues when you return.
As is the usual case with thesepersonal, thought-provoking
(27:36):
episodes, I end with relevantquotes or a clean joke.
I share this joke for youramusement.
A news photographer urgentlycalled the local airport to
charter a flight.
He was told a twin-engine planewould be waiting for him at the
airport.
Arriving at the airfield, hespotted his plane, jumped into
(28:01):
the plane with his bag, slammedthe door shut and shouted let's
go to the pilot.
They taxied out and took off.
Once in the air, thephotographer instructed the
pilot fly over the valley andmake some low passes so I can
take pictures of theconstruction on the hillsides.
Why, asked the pilot.
(28:23):
Because I'm a photographer forthe news.
He yelled I need to get someclose-up shots.
The pilot finally said so whatyou're telling me is you're not
my flight.
(28:46):
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(29:07):
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I hope you'll come back formore k-12 educational
discussions with even moreexciting topics to untangle.
Until next time, aim to learnsomething new every day.
Welcome to another episode of K-12 Education
Untangled.
My name is Dr Kim J Fields,former corporate manager turned
education researcher andadvocate, and I'm the host of
this podcast.
I got into this space afterdealing with some frustrating
interactions with schooleducators and administrators, as
(00:32):
well as experiencing themicroaggressions that I faced as
an African American mom raisingmy two kids, who were in the
public school system.
I really wanted to understandhow teachers were trained and
what the research provided aboutthe challenges of the public
education system.
Once I gained the informationand the insights that I needed,
(00:56):
I was then equipped to be ableto successfully support my
children in their educationalprogress.
This battle-tested experienceis what I provide as action
steps for you to take.
It's like enjoying a bowl ofeducational research with a
sprinkling of mother wisdom ontop.
(01:16):
If you're looking to find outmore about current information
and issues in public educationthat could affect you and your
children, and the action stepsthat you can take to give your
children the advantages theyneed, then you're in the right
place.
Thanks for tuning in today.
I know that staying informedabout K-12 public education
(01:41):
trends and topics is importantto you, so keep listening.
This is my regular end-of-monthpersonal insightful episode
that addresses issues likepersonal development, parenting
and other thought-provokingtopics.
These once-a-month episodes aregeared toward helping you as
(02:04):
you navigate being a person, aparent, a friend and a career
professional.
In this episode, I'll be sharingmy thoughts about managing
multiple roles, specifically,the roles of partner, parent and
professional.
The roles of partner, parentand professional.
(02:26):
How many balls are you jugglingin the air as you pursue
balance in your life?
You may be juggling the rolesof being a partner or spouse,
parent and career professional,all while trying to maintain
your sanity.
Some days, you may feel likeyou just have no control over
(02:49):
any of the roles that you play,and some days, at least one of
the balls is going to drop.
It happens.
All you can do is your best.
I provide my insights, thoughtsand experiences about juggling
multiple roles and what it takesto effectively manage them as
(03:11):
we travel this road called life.
In this episode let's untanglethis there are a number of areas
that I'll be covering aroundthe topic of managing multiple
roles, and these areas includetime management strategies,
(03:32):
resilience and coping strategies, having a support system and
health and wellness, as well asother topics.
Let's start out with timemanagement strategies.
It's important to prioritizetasks.
When you're managing multipleroles, you can use techniques
(03:58):
like the Eisenhower Box or thePomodoro technique to utilize
time management strategies.
The Eisenhower box is alsoknown as the urgent-important
matrix, and it's adecision-making tool that helps
prioritize tasks by urgency andimportance.
(04:19):
It works like this Urgent andimportant tasks are your
do-first tasks.
These tasks require immediateattention and contribute
significantly to your goals.
Examples of these types oftasks include critical work
deadlines or family emergencies.
Not urgent but important,otherwise known as scheduled
(04:46):
tasks.
These tasks are significant butnot time sensitive, like
exercise routines or planningpersonal projects.
These are the types of tasksthat should be scheduled.
The third aspect of theEisenhower box is urgent but not
(05:06):
important, In other words,tasks that can be delegated.
Tasks that demand immediateaction fall into this category,
but they don't greatly impactyour long-term objectives.
These tasks could include somemeetings or requests that can be
delegated to others, and thefinal piece or square of the
(05:33):
Eisenhower box is not urgent andnot important, or basically,
tasks that can be eliminated.
Activities or tasks that don'tcontribute any value can be
eliminated.
This includes time wasters likeexcessive social media browsing
.
The matrix basically helpseliminate busy work in favor of
(05:58):
productivity and meaningfulprogress.
The Pomodoro technique is a timemanagement method that uses
timed intervals to enhanceproductivity, with regular
breaks to avoid burnout.
The approach basically workslike this One choose a task you
(06:21):
want to work on.
Two, set a timer for 25 minutes, called a Pomodoro.
Three, focus solely on thattask until the timer rings.
Four, take a short break forfive minutes and five, repeat
(06:42):
the cycle four times, then takea longer break for 15 to 30
minutes.
The Pomodoro techniqueencourages deep work and keeps
your mind fresh, improvingefficiency throughout your day.
There are also digital tools andapps that can be used for
(07:05):
scheduling and time management.
These include Todoist, which isa task manager app that allows
you to create tasks, setdeadlines and prioritize tasks
with different levels of urgencyand importance.
Trello is a visual tool thatuses boards, lists and cards to
(07:27):
organize tasks, which is greatfor collaboration and personal
projects alike.
You can also use GoogleCalendar, which helps schedule
events, set reminders andintegrate with other apps to
keep all your engagements in oneplace.
All your engagements in oneplace.
(07:51):
Rescue Time is another tool orapp that allows insights on how
you spend your time on digitaldevices, and this helps you
identify distractions so thatyou can adjust your habits.
Another tool or app that I'llmention is Forest.
Another tool or app that I'llmention is Forest.
This is a focus app that usesgamification to encourage not
(08:14):
using your phone while working,and basically it's like growing
trees to stay productive.
These types of scheduling andtime management tools,
techniques and apps can help youblock time to reserve slots for
family, work and personal care.
I call this compartmentalizing.
(08:36):
It means that when you havetime blocks allowed for family,
then your focus is in thepresent and on family, then your
focus is in the present and onfamily.
It also means that you havetime set aside for work so that
when you are working, you'refocused on the work, not on
distractions that make you lessproductive and less efficient at
(08:57):
work.
The skill of time managementcan be one that is slow to
develop, but actually there's nobetter way to be as productive
at work as possible when you'refocused only on the work or when
you're with the family, to befocused on the family.
It even extends to personalcare, so when you're taking time
(09:22):
to spend in your alone timewhich I'll mention later then
you're focused on those thingsthat please you, that relax you,
that help you to stay grounded.
Compartmentalization works formaintaining balance.
You can do this by settingboundaries, because establishing
(09:47):
clear boundaries between work,family and personal time can
prevent each of those areas fromencroaching on the others.
It also helps to developtransition rituals, which are
routines that you take orrituals that you make like a
(10:10):
short walk or meditation, sothat you transition between the
different roles or activities,and this helps your brain to
shift gears smoothly.
Compartmentalization is alsoabout mental clarity, because it
helps you keep aspects of yourlife compartmentalized and this
(10:32):
makes it easier to address eacharea effectively without being
overwhelmed by any overlap.
Without being overwhelmed byany overlap, Managing multiple
roles is also about establishinga work-life balance in the area
of time management strategies.
Work-life balance is aboutharmonizing work commitments
(10:56):
with personal activities withoutfeeling overwhelmed.
Incorporating work-life balanceinto time management involves
the setting of boundaries,having flexible scheduling,
prioritizing personal time andleveraging technology wherever
(11:18):
possible.
Wherever possible, it alsoinvolves a regular evaluation,
by periodically assessing yourwork-life balance and making
adjustments as lifecircumstances evolve.
Managing multiple roles involvesusing emotional intelligence
(11:40):
and being self-aware.
Emotional intelligence involvesthe ability to recognize,
understand and manage youremotions, as well as the
emotions of others.
Emotional intelligence aids instress and conflict resolution
(12:00):
by being more self-aware.
Being aware of your emotionshelps you understand how they
affect your thoughts andbehaviors.
This awareness is crucial incontrolling stress responses and
preventing emotional reactionsduring conflicts.
Emotional intelligence,especially in the area of stress
(12:24):
and conflict resolution,involves self-regulation.
Emotionally intelligent peoplecan manage their emotions,
reducing impulsive responses.
This type of regulation helpsin calming down and thinking
clearly during stressfulsituations.
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It also involves empathy, andempathy is about understanding
others' emotions, which helps tofoster better communication and
helps in finding common groundduring conflicts.
Empathy enables you to see theconflict from another
perspective, aiding in findingamicable solutions.
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Social skills an aspect thatisn't often thought of with
emotional intelligence, butsocial skills help in effective
communication and managingrelationships help in effective
communication and managingrelationships.
Good social skills facilitatedialogue and negotiation in
conflict situations, and thesethings help to steer
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interactions toward positiveoutcomes.
Motivation is another aspect asfar as emotional intelligence
and stress and conflictresolution, because being driven
and having a positive attitudetoward problem solving can help
in overcoming stressfulsituations.
Emotional intelligence fuelsintrinsic motivation, pushing
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you to resolve issues ratherthan avoiding them rather than
avoiding them.
Emotional intelligence andself-awareness also involve
improving active listening andunderstanding nonverbal cues as
part of communication.
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To improve active listening,you have to get full attention
by focusing on the speakerwithout distractions, putting
away devices and making eyecontact to show engagement.
It also involves usingreflective listening.
This means paraphrasing whatthe speaker has said to confirm
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understanding and to show thatyou're genuinely processing the
information.
Asking open-ended questionsencourages elaboration on points
for deeper understanding and tomaintain the flow of
conversation, which is a part ofactive listening.
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The key part of activelistening is avoiding
interruption.
Just allow speakers to finishtheir thoughts before responding
.
This shows respect for theirsharing.
You're listening, not speaking.
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Part of the listening andcommunicating are the nonverbal
cues, which involve observingbody language.
The body, posture, gestures andfacial expressions can provide
insights into emotions andattitudes.
For instance, crossed armsmight indicate defensiveness,
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while nodding shows agreement orunderstanding.
Nonverbal cues also involve atone of voice.
Changes in pitch, volume orspeed can signal different
emotions, like enthusiasm oranger.
Nonverbal communicationinvolves watching for
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micro-expressions.
These brief, involuntary facialexpressions can reveal true
emotions, despite what's beingsaid verbally.
You also have to pay attentionto gestures like hand movements
and other gestures that can addcontext to verbal communication
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or indicate discomfort oremphasis, and typically in
nonverbal communication we tendto synchronize with others,
mirroring the other person'sbody language subtly, so as to
build rapport and empathy.
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The importance of recognizingand managing emotions can
prevent burnout.
Managing your emotions is soimportant to your mental health.
The only emotions that you canmanage are your own, just like
you're the only one in controlof your emotions.
Learning to not allow others tomanipulate your emotions is a
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critical skill for maintainingyour composure.
Managing multiple roles ofteninvolves building a personal
resilience plan.
You can develop this plan bysetting clear goals and defining
personal and professional goalsthat contribute to a sense of
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purpose and direction.
A part of that personalresilience plan is to develop
coping strategies by creating atoolkit of methods to manage
stress, like mindfulnesspractices, deep breathing or
exercise.
Building a support network isanother aspect of a personal
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resilience plan, becausecultivating relationships with
family, friends and mentors canprovide encouragement and
insight during tough times.
Establishing a routine for yourpersonal resilience plan
includes setting aside time forexercise, rest and relaxation,
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and these promote stability andwell-being.
You also should encompasspracticing self-compassion as
part of a personal resilienceplan.
Treat yourself with kindnessand grace rather than harsh
self-criticism, especially aftersetbacks, harsh self-criticism,
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especially after setbacks andreflect regularly.
Use journaling or meditation toreflect on experiences,
learning from them and planningpersonal growth strategies.
Having a support system is vitalfor managing multiple roles.
You'll need the support offriends, family and community
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when issues arise that you needto talk through that.
You need encouragement fromothers who've been where you are
.
These networks of support canprovide insights, encouragement
and a place to land, so to speak, when you need to get grounded
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again.
The support system alsoincludes networking and building
professional relationships.
When you look at the role ofcareer professional, you can
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build these professionalrelationships by attending
industry events or joiningprofessional organizations, Even
participating in online forumsthat are industry-specific
forums.
You can also join or hostnetworking meetings to organize
small informal gatherings orprofessional mixers, where a
group or a small group of peopleget together just to share
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insights and build connections.
Mentorship is another aspect ofthe support system because you
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can look personalized follow-upmessages to express appreciation
and keep the conversation going.
Sometimes the support comes fromjust sharing roles and
responsibilities within thefamily.
You can have family meetings todiscuss what the roles and
responsibilities are for eachperson in the family as age
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appropriate.
You can hold regular meetingsto discuss roles and
responsibilities, making suretheir responsibilities are
evenly distributed and visible.
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Role rotation is another methodfor sharing roles and
responsibilities within thefamily.
You can rotate roles andresponsibilities regularly to
prevent burnout and ensureeveryone learns various tasks.
Collaborative planning isanother part of sharing
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responsibilities within thefamily because you can engage
the entire family in planningroutines or meal schedules,
fostering teamwork and sharedresponsibility.
You can designate a certaintask for team activities, such
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as cooking together or familycleaning days, to make the roles
more fun and collaborative.
You can always incorporatetechnology to schedule and track
tasks, making sure thateveryone knows their
responsibilities and can checkoff completed tasks.
The last aspect of managingmultiple roles involves health
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and well-being.
You know the importance ofexercise and a healthy diet in
maintaining energy levels ispart of overall health and
well-being, but the importanceof sleep is also another factor
to consider.
Sleep has a large impact onperformance.
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A large impact on performance.
A study by the Rand Corporationfound that sleep deprivation
costs the US economy anestimated $411 billion annually
due to reduced productivity andincreased mortality.
The National Sleep Foundationreports that individuals who get
less than six hours of sleepper night are cognitively
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impaired, much like someone witha blood alcohol level over the
legal limit.
Chronic sleep deprivation canlead to serious health issues
such as increased risk ofcardiovascular disease, obesity
and diabetes.
According to the CDC, adultswho sleep less than seven hours
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per night are more likely toreport 10 common chronic health
conditions compared to thosesleeping more than seven hours.
Sleep is also critical foremotional regulation.
Poor sleep can amplify feelingsof stress, anxiety and
depression.
A research study published inSleep Journal showed that those
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who don't get enough sleep aremore prone to negative thinking
and less able to handle stresseffectively.
So a healthy diet, exercise,sleep all aspects of health and
well-being, but you also have totake care of yourself by making
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sure that you maintain yourroutine health checkups and
preventive care.
It's also important to start ormaintain hobbies and leisure
activities, if nothing more thanfor mental rejuvenation.
These could be enjoyed duringcoupled time as well as alone
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time.
Enjoyed during couple time aswell as alone time Part of
health and well-being meansallocating sufficient time for
couple care and alone time.
Couple care involves qualitytime, meaning that you regularly
set aside time for activitiesthat the both of you enjoy, like
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date nights or shared hobbies,which strengthens your
connection and communication.
Maintaining an open dialogueabout needs and expectations
helps to align efforts towardfamily and personal goals that
are discussed during couple caretime.
Personal goals that arediscussed during couple care
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time.
Sharing householdresponsibilities and parenting
duties allows each person in thecouple to support each other's
career and personal interests.
And, as with anything, as welearn and grow, celebrating
milestones and recognizing andcelebrating achievements, big or
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small, fosters mutualappreciation and strengthens
bonds.
But sometimes you just need totake a break from it all to be
alone.
Alone time is about personalrejuvenation.
Alone time is about personalrejuvenation.
Taking the time alone helps youto reflect, helps for personal
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growth and stress relief, all ofwhich are essential in
maintaining a balanced mentalstate.
Alone time also allows you topursue hobbies and interests,
because engaging in personalinterests without distraction
can enhance creativity andsatisfaction.
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Alone time helps you toreinforce your own identity, who
you are and what you want toachieve, what you're about, what
you enjoy, all of which iscrucial for personal development
.
And finally, alone time helpsyou to recharge and reflect.
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It provides an opportunity toreflect, to recharge, to take a
beat, allowing betterinteractions with family and
colleagues when you return.
As is the usual case with thesepersonal, thought-provoking
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episodes, I end with relevantquotes or a clean joke.
I share this joke for youramusement.
A news photographer urgentlycalled the local airport to
charter a flight.
He was told a twin-engine planewould be waiting for him at the
airport.
Arriving at the airfield, hespotted his plane, jumped into
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the plane with his bag, slammedthe door shut and shouted let's
go to the pilot.
They taxied out and took off.
Once in the air, thephotographer instructed the
pilot fly over the valley andmake some low passes so I can
take pictures of theconstruction on the hillsides.
Why, asked the pilot.
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Because I'm a photographer forthe news.
He yelled I need to get someclose-up shots.
The pilot finally said so whatyou're telling me is you're not
my flight.
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I hope you'll come back formore k-12 educational
discussions with even moreexciting topics to untangle.
Until next time, aim to learnsomething new every day.
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