LIFE BALANCE FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS

Work Life Balance (WLB) is an idea that we mainly hear about in relation to the business sector, where it has become a priority in recent years due to the positive impact it has on productivity and, therefore, profit. However, in non-commercial sectors, including education and development, the importance of balancing work and personal life continues to be overlooked. As a result, lack of WLB is one of the leading causes of professional burnout among educators.

In response to this, we have developed a course that will help participants to find their own individual balance in their professional and personal lives, while also presenting a replicable model for establishing a WLB programme in schools and education centres. Our approach is hands-on and is designed to stimulate imagination and creativity, while also providing practical tools for you to use in your WLB implementation plan. The course includes energising activities and outdoor challenges, which puts into practice some of the WLB principles we will learn about.

You will also learn how to help your students balance their study and preserve wellbeing, in both on and offline educational settings. By participating in the course, you will also have the opportunity to meet with other people working in similar fields throughout Europe, expand your professional network, and build opportunities for potential partnerships.

Course features:

• Our sessions are fun, interactive and include guaranteed effective methods and tools.
• Outdoor activities (such as hiking, cycling, and climbing) in the morning and work-life balance workshops in the afternoon. We believe that physical activity opens the mind to learning and creativity!
• Healthy cooking workshop and a tour of a vegetable garden.
• Hands-on experience with work-life balance tools at our workshops that can then be brought home to share with colleagues.
• Networking with people from all over Europe who work on similar projects.
• Relaxation and reflection in one of the most beautiful places in Tenerife.

For whom?

This course is for European managers, coordinators and administrators, trainers, teachers and educators.

What do we expect from participants:

Location and dates

Work-life balance courses are organised in the south of Tenerife, far away from touristy beaches. The venue is called Hacienda Cristoforo and was designed by world-class architect Denis Devaris. He created it as a retreat where like-minded people could collaborate on their ideas through workshops and seminars. It is now an ecological centre where space is provided for visitors looking for peace, quiet and good weather.

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The course price includes

Course programme

We designed this course programme around the main Work-life Balance (WLB) themes:

• What WLB means to an individual
• Physical activity
• Healthy diet
• Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
• Time-management according to our own WLB principles
• How to incorporate a WLB strategy in your workplace (e.g. schools, NGOs, offices)

Below is proposed course programme, which includes outdoor activities.
The programme may change, according to the weather, participants’ requirements, or other issues. The participants will receive a detailed programme a month before the course.

Sunday – Day 1
Duration of activities: 2h

 Monday – Day 2
Duration of activities: 7h

Tuesday – Day 3
Duration of activities: 7h

 Wednesday – Day 4
Duration of activities: 6h

Thursday – Day 5
Duration of activities: 8h

Friday – Day 6
Duration of activities: 6 h

Course details – travel, food, accommodation and outdoor activities

ACCOMMODATION

We will stay and hold our workshops in an amazing place in the south of the island, far away from touristy beaches. It is called Hacienda Cristoforo and was designed by world-class architect Denis Devaris. He created it as a retreat where like-minded people could collaborate on their ideas through workshops and seminars. It is now an ecological centre where space is provided for visitors looking for peace, quiet, and good weather. The environment itself is designed to therapeutically revitalise and relax people who are exhausted and stressed.

Hacienda Cristoforo
Calle El Horno, 10
Playa Paraiso
38678 Adeje
Tenerife

Tel: +34 671 348 702

Accommodation price:

1. 6 nights: from Sunday to Saturday

€250 if sharing a house with 3-6 more people
€280 if sharing a house with 2 more person
€310 if sharing a house with 1 more person
€530 for single house allocation

2. 5 nights: from Sunday to Friday

€210 if sharing a house with 3-6 more people
€240 if sharing a house with 2 more person
€260 if sharing a house with 1 more person
€445 for single house allocation

* There are three types of houses in Hacienda: small, medium, and large. The prices may vary slightly depending on the house chosen.

TRAVEL

The best way is to fly to Tenerefe Sur, the southern airport.

The most convenient way to Hacienda, unless you hire a car from the airport, is the white airport Mercedes taxis, of which there will be plenty at arrivals. The cost is between €30 and €40 for up to 6 in a van. The drive is about 25 minutes from the southern airport. (The northern airport is over an hour away and costs€120 in a taxi.)

FOOD

Most of the meals will be provided by a healthy vegetarian catering company at Hacienda.
On Monday evening, we will dine at one of the local restaurants near Playa de Ajabo.
On Wednesday and Friday evening, no meals are planned and participants are free to explore the area independently.
The total cost of the meals served in Hacienda is: €180
You will receive an invoice for the meals before the course starts.
Anytime we eat in restaurants outside Hacienda, everyone pays for themselves.

WHAT TO BRING

• European Health Card
• Sun cream
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable clothes
• Sandals
• Sport clothes
• Hiking boots
• Hiking poles (Optional: You can also rent them from Barranco del Infierno.)
• Small backpack (to carry water & snacks)
• Medicines (if required)
• Reflective bracelet or other type of reflective clothing
• Flashlight (we’ll walk back from the restaurant in the evening time)
• Camera

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

We always combine our courses with physical activity. We adapt outdoor activities to participants’ fitness level. Proposed activities are:

• Mindful trekking in Barranco del Infierno
• Breathing and gentle physical exercise at Playa de Ajabo
• Stretching and core exercises
• Hiking and walks in nature

Trainers

Methodology:  minimum PowerPoint presentation – maximum practice 

David A. Kolb

We truly believe in this statement and we design our courses based on a methodology called the Kolb’s cycle. According to Kolb, effective learning happens when a person progresses through a cycle of four stages:

1. having a concrete experience followed by
2. observation of and reflection on that experience which leads to
3. the formation of abstract concepts (analysis) and generalisations (conclusions) which are then
4. used to test hypothesis in future situations, resulting in new experiences

Benefits

• Competences to plan and implement individual Life Balance.
• Specific time management tools supporting Life Balance.
• Competences to develop Life Balance strategies for students and education organisations.
• The opportunity to practice the Design Thinking Method.
• Increased opportunities for professional and career development.
• Improved English language competences.
• Increased motivation and satisfaction in daily work.
• Wider European network.
• Personal development.

Get in touch

Ireland (+353) 085 730 7974

Poland (+48) 507 337 078