2024 ACSA Women in School Leadership Forum

Achieving success in educational leadership demands more than just professional skills; it requires inner balance and effective self-love. This course, designed specifically for educational leadership, focuses on developing self-regulation strategies that enhance both personal well-being and professional effectiveness. Participants will explore practical techniques to prioritize tasks, manage emotions, reduce stress, set strategic goals, and maintain health and well-being. This session aims to empower female educational leaders to achieve a balanced and fulfilling career.

Key Audience Takeaways:    

1. Enhanced Self-Regulation Skills Participants will gain practical tools and techniques to effectively manage time, emotions, and stress. By mastering these self-love strategies, they will enhance their ability to manage stress, maintain emotional balance, and navigate the demands of their leadership roles with greater ease. Understand the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of stress. Learn techniques to identify early signs of stress in oneself and others. Develop strategies to manage and reduce stress effectively. Recognizing the Signs of Stress within yourself: Physical Signs: Discuss common physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, and changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Emotional Signs: Identify emotional indicators like irritability, anxiety, depression, mood swings, and feelings of being overwhelmed. Behavioral Signs: Highlight behavioral changes such as withdrawal from social interactions, changes in work performance, increased use of alcohol or drugs, and procrastination. Creatively identify strategies to enhance life, create energy, and build deeper relationships. 
2. Developing a Personal Self-Love and Stress Reduction Plan. Identifying Triggers: Help participants identify their personal stress triggers and develop strategies to manage or avoid them. Action Plan: Guide participants in creating a personalized stress management plan that includes relaxation techniques, time management strategies, and support systems.
3. Improved Well-being and Resilience The course will emphasize the importance of health, well-being, and resilience in leadership. Participants will discover methods to incorporate physical activity, proper nutrition, and adequate sleep into their busy schedules, fostering a positive mindset and strong support systems to sustain their effectiveness and job satisfaction. 

Techniques for Identifying Stress Early: Mindfulness and Body Scans: Teach mindfulness techniques and body scans to help participants become more aware of their physical and emotional states. Regular Check-ins: Encourage routine self-check-ins throughout the day to assess stress levels and identify any early signs of stress.