Help+I'm+Stressed


 * Help! I'm Stressed!**
 * A Work/Life Balance Workshop to Help You find Meaning and Joy Amidst the Chaos**

The speaker of this session, Mark Black, was born with a life-threatening heart condition that limited and controlled his life. In his early twenties, Mark was informed that he required a dangerous heart and lung transplant. He was informed that if he did not receive the transplant, he would face death in a matter of years. Mark was isolated in the hospital for months, until he received news that he would receive the transplant. This experienced allowed Mark to regain control of his life and take this opportunity to inspire others to develop a sense of passion and purpose in their lives.

Mark expresses an understanding of the presence of stress in the lives of teachers as a result of the many demands that must be met on a daily basis. He explains that stress often causes us to lose sight of why we have chosen to pursue a career as a teacher. His discussion encourages teachers to find a healthy balance in life and find meaning in their work.

Purpose Perspective Prioritize Pause
 * '4 Ps of life'**:

What are you trying to achieve in your life both personally and professionally?
 * Activity 1:**
 * Personal Mission Statement**:

How do you envision your obituary? Outline your accomplishments.
 * Activity 2:**
 * Write Your Own Obituary:**

Divide the circle to represent the way you currently spend your day, e.g. work, family, sleep, health/exercise, personal development etc. Next, divide the circle to represent your priorities in your life.
 * Activity 3:**
 * 24 hour circle (current and priorities)**:


 * Website**: [|www.MarkBlackSpeaks.com]