Lesson Plan

Burnout Check-In: Know Your Zone

Students will create a personalized burnout tracker using a 3-zone check-in system to identify signs of stress and select appropriate coping strategies.

Understanding and managing academic stress is crucial for well-being. This lesson empowers students to recognize stress signals and proactively manage burnout.

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Prep

Preparation for Burnout Check-In

10 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Burnout and the 3-Zone System

5 Minutes

Step 2

Creating the Personal Burnout Tracker

15 Minutes

Step 3

Group Sharing and Reflection

10 Minutes

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Slide Deck

Burnout Check-In: Know Your Zone

Welcome the students and introduce the session. Explain that today's lesson helps them understand and manage academic stress by creating a personalized burnout tracker using the 3-zone system.

What is Burnout?

Discuss the concept of burnout and why it's important to monitor stress in academic settings. Relate it to real-life situations students might be experiencing.

The 3-Zone Check-In System

Explain the 3-zone system clearly. Make sure to provide examples from student life for each zone.

Creating Your Burnout Tracker

Guide students to begin creating their personal burnout tracker. Encourage them to personalize it with their own signs and strategies.

Choosing Coping Strategies

Review examples of coping strategies that can be used in yellow and red zones. Prompt students to think of strategies that work best for them.

Group Sharing & Reflection

Encourage group discussion. Have volunteers share their trackers and coping strategies. Emphasize that these tools are personal and meant for ongoing use.

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Worksheet

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Burnout Check-In: Know Your Zone

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