Balance Worksheet

Part 1: Identifying Daily Activities

List your daily activities below. Think about everything you do in a typical day, from the moment you wake up until you go to bed. Include activities related to school, chores, hobbies, relaxation, and social interactions.

• Morning Activities:
  
  
  
• Afternoon Activities:
  
  
  
• Evening Activities:
  
  
  

Part 2: Categorizing Activities

Now, categorize each activity you listed above into one of the following categories: Work, Life, or Well-Being. Use the table below to organize your activities.

Part 3: Reflection and Improvement

1. Look at the categories you have filled in. Do you notice any imbalance? For example, are there too many activities in the "Work" category and not enough in "Well-Being"?

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2. Identify one area where you can make a change to improve your balance. Describe what change you would make and how it could help you thrive.

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3. What is one strategy from today's lesson that you plan to implement to help maintain a better balance in your life?

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Part 4: Personal Action Plan

Create a simple action plan for the next week to help you implement the change you identified. Include specific steps you will take and any resources or support you might need.

• Goal for the Week:
  
  
  
• Steps to Achieve Goal:
  
  
  
  
  
• Resources/Support Needed:
  
  
  
  
  

Take some time to review your action plan and make any adjustments as needed. Remember, the goal is to create a sustainable balance that allows you to thrive in all areas of your life.

Group Discussion Prompts: Thrive, Don't Just Survive

Guidelines for Discussion

• Form small groups of 4-5 students.
• Assign a note-taker in each group to summarize key points.
• Encourage active listening and respectful sharing of ideas.
• Allow each student to share their thoughts on each prompt.

Discussion Prompts

Prompt 1: Personal Experiences

• Share a time when you felt overwhelmed by your responsibilities. What were the main factors contributing to this feeling?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• How did you manage or cope with the situation? What strategies did you use, if any?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Prompt 2: Strategies for Balance

• Discuss a strategy from today's lesson that you think would be most effective for you. Why do you believe it would work well in your life?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Are there any strategies you currently use to maintain balance? How have they helped you?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Prompt 3: Challenges and Solutions

• What are some common challenges you face when trying to balance work, life, and well-being?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Brainstorm potential solutions or adjustments you could make to overcome these challenges.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Prompt 4: Support Systems

• How can friends, family, or school resources support you in achieving a better balance?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Share any experiences where support from others made a difference in your ability to manage stress or responsibilities.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Follow-Up Points

• After discussing, each group should prepare a brief summary of their key insights and share them with the class.
• Reflect on how the discussion has influenced your understanding of work-life balance and well-being.
• Consider setting a personal goal based on the discussion to improve your balance in the coming weeks.

Balance Activity Instructions

Objective

The purpose of this activity is to help students visualize their daily routines and identify areas where they can improve their work-life balance and well-being.

Materials Needed

• Balance Worksheet (one per student)
• Pens or pencils

Instructions

Step 1: Identifying Daily Activities (5 minutes)

1. List Activities: Ask students to list all their daily activities on the worksheet. Encourage them to think about everything they do from morning until night, including schoolwork, chores, hobbies, relaxation, and social interactions.
   • Morning Activities:
     
     
     
   • Afternoon Activities:
     
     
     
   • Evening Activities:
     
     
     

Step 2: Categorizing Activities (5 minutes)

2. Categorize: Have students categorize each activity into one of the following categories: Work, Life, or Well-Being. Use the table on the worksheet to organize their activities.
   • Activity | Category (Work, Life, Well-Being)
     
   • ____________ | _______________________________
     
   • ____________ | _______________________________
     
   • ____________ | _______________________________
     

Step 3: Reflection and Improvement (5 minutes)

3. Reflect: Students should reflect on their categorized activities to identify any imbalances. Are there too many activities in the "Work" category and not enough in "Well-Being"?

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4. Identify Changes: Ask students to identify one area where they can make a change to improve their balance. What change would they make and how could it help them thrive?

   • Change to Improve Balance:
     
     
     
     
     

5. Strategy Implementation: Encourage students to choose one strategy from the lesson that they plan to implement to help maintain a better balance in their life.

   • Strategy to Implement:
     
     
     
     
     

Step 4: Personal Action Plan (5 minutes)

6. Create Action Plan: Students will create a simple action plan for the next week to help them implement the change they identified. Include specific steps and any resources or support needed.
   • Goal for the Week:
     
     
     
   • Steps to Achieve Goal:
     
     
     
     
     
   • Resources/Support Needed:
     
     
     
     
     

Conclusion

• Review: Allow students to review their action plans and make any necessary adjustments.
• Encourage: Remind students that the goal is to create a sustainable balance that allows them to thrive in all areas of their life.