Having a perfect balance in life is a myth. It’s theoretically possible, but in reality it’s fleeting even if we can attain it for just a brief moment. The trick is more on how we align our actions to our goals, for us to feel like we are in control of our live.
Self-efficacy, or the belief that we can influence what happens around us for the better, is an essential ingredient for success in both our lives and our students. It’s a muscle and can be developed to be stronger within you. But how do we grow our own self-efficacy?
- Identify Your Goals
- Create a Daily Plan to Meet those Goals
- Stay Focused on Accomplishing each Daily Task in your Plan
When your life feels chaotic, realize it may be more of a feeling thing than a reality thing. George Lucas said, “Your focus determines your reality.” Consider how much we can control our reality by focusing on what we really need and want to do each day.
If you have to, make sure to push away distractions in your life. Social media is one of the biggest distractions you can have. Turn off the notifications on your phone. Take the app off your home page of your phone or delete it altogether.