Lesson Plan

Energize Your Calendar Lesson Plan

Help young professionals identify calendar activities that boost or drain energy, enabling them to tailor a balanced schedule that fosters productivity and well-being.

By auditing their calendars, participants learn to eliminate energy-draining commitments and focus on activities that support personal and professional growth, leading to improved job satisfaction and self-care.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation for the Session

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Overview

5 minutes

Step 2

Individual Reflection

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion and Sharing

15 minutes

Step 4

Action Planning

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing and Recap

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Energize Your Calendar

Introduce the session, set the stage and share session objectives. Explain that the purpose is to help professionals identify which calendar activities energize and which drain them.

Why Audit Your Calendar?

Discuss the benefits of being aware of how one's schedule impacts energy levels. Emphasize both productivity and well-being.

Identifying Energy Boosters

Guide participants to brainstorm and list the activities that energize them and those that drain them. Use real examples from work and personal life.

Spotting Energy Drainers

Now have the participants list draining activities. Encourage honesty and reflection, and suggest noting down even small recurring tasks that might contribute to stress.

Strategies for a Balanced Schedule

Discuss strategies on how to reorganize schedules to maximize energy throughout the day. Provide actionable tips.

Take Action

Conclude the session by summarizing the key takeaways and providing actionable next steps for participants to review their own calendars.

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Energize Your Calendar: Finding Balance in Your Schedule

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