EPISODE 277

Planning Your Day and the Myth of Self-Care

Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss:
  • Builders are intentional about protecting their energy so that they can show up as their best selves for their students. 
  • You cannot pour from an empty cup. Make sure that you are taking time to fill your cup today. 
  • When you understand your primary will driver, you can be intentional about feeding your own motivation every day. 
  • While spa appointments, massages, and lattes are great, they don’t solve the issues of an overcrowded schedule, intense pressure, and demands on your time -- they merely medicate them. 
  • Remember, unmotivated people can’t motivate anyone else. 

We hear a lot about how principals should take time for self care, but in this week’s episode, we explore what true self care looks like. While spa appointments, massages, and lattes are great, they don’t solve the issues of an overcrowded schedule, intense pressure, and demands on your time -- they merely medicate them.

So, on today’s episode, we’re breaking down 2 secrets Builders use to ensure that no matter how packed their schedules are, they don’t end the day depleted. In fact, if you do these 2 things, you can ensure that you end every day feeling accomplished. Then, when you go to the spa or engage in some other form of self care, you can truly enjoy your experience because you aren’t stressed all the way out.

So, if you feel like you need a little self care, today’s episode will show you how to truly care for yourself and protect your energy as a principal #LikeABuilder.

Check out these highlights:

  • How understanding your personal energy cycle can significantly impact how you plan your day.
  • Why spa appointments, lattes, massages, and other forms of “self-care” fall short.
  • The secret to ensuring that every day feels fulfilling no matter what’s on your schedule.
  • What true self care looks like when you’re a Builder. 
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