Work-life balance focus of May 21 webinar
Webinar will provide approaches to assess and sustain balance between work and personal life
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host the “Learning to Say No for Work-Life Balance” webinar on May 21.
The free webinar will be from 10-11 a.m. on OneOp, a virtual professional development platform for providers who serve military families.
Participants can register by visiting https://tx.ag/WorkLife. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the webinar link.
About the webinar
Preventing burnout and effectively managing stress are critical skills for military service providers who often juggle demanding roles. The webinar will provide actionable strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance while meeting professional responsibilities.
The webinar will be led by Lakshmi Mahadevan, Ph.D., associate professor and AgriLife Extension mental health and well-being specialist, Family and Community Health.
Learning objectives
- Discover how to communicate boundaries clearly, strategically and respectfully without compromising professional relationships.
- Explore methods to delegate tasks effectively, enabling individuals to focus on core priorities and reduce stress.
- Identify approaches to assess and maintain equilibrium between work and personal life.
- Address common emotional barriers that hinder boundary-setting, such as guilt and fear or resentment while fostering a healthier mindset for self-care and productivity.
Continuing education credits available
One continuing education unit will be available in the following areas:
- Certified in family and consumer sciences, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.
- Board-certified patient advocates, Patient Advocate Certification Board.
- Board-certified case managers, Commission for Case Manager Certification.
- Certified family life educators, National Council on Family Relations.
- Certified health education specialist and master certified health education specialist, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
- Human resources professionals, Society for Human Resource Management.
- Social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists, University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
