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This ‘focus and choose’ exercise is designed to pull you back from emerging feelings of anxiety and stress, aiming to keep you calm and centred, especially in situations that could trigger these unwanted feelings.

Here are some top tips to help you find what you need to do to achieve a healthy work-life balance that works for you:

In the fast-paced and ever-changing environment of early education and care, where the demands on professionals, families and children are constantly evolving, it can be challenging to find time for those relaxation activities. Learn more about mindfulness in this article.

Work life-balance can mean different things to different people, but why does work-life balance matter?

Mentors have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and increase their self-awareness through helping others and sharing their knowledge and experience.

The five senses exercise is a mindfulness exercise that helps you slow down and feel more grounded

Emotional intelligence is considered a core skill for an effective working culture and many employers will value it especially for roles of leadership and management. But it's not just about leading others – recognising your own emotional capacity and understanding ways to develop calm ways to respond to challenging emotional situations is also of benefit for your own wellbeing and leading yourself.