Week 2: Managing myself

Section outline

Life as a leader in health and social care can be hugely rewarding. However, it is challenging, tiring and often difficult work, which requires high levels of stamina, resilience, emotional energy and an ability to work with ambiguity. This topic provides you with ideas and resources to support you in maintaining your own well-being and resilience so that, in turn, you can care for and support others.

If you are an apprentice, please refer to Module 0 to review the knowledge, skills, and behaviors relevant to this week.
- Select activity 1. How do I spend my time in role?
  
  1. How do I spend my time in role? Page
  
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  One of the most important resources you have is your time. Do you use it to add value to patient care - directly or indirectly?
  
  (Duration: 2 hours over a week)
- Select activity Time log template
  
  Time log template File
  
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- Select activity 2. Self-awareness
  
  2. Self-awareness Page
  
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  Self-awareness as a leader is a fundamental building block to your effectiveness. But why does self-awareness matter?
  
  (Duration: 30 mins)
- Select activity 3. The ripple effect
  
  3. The ripple effect Page
  
  What is the Ripple Effect? How is it relevant to you? Have a look at this short episode to find out. The following items discuss and present this.
  
  (Duration: 1 hour)
- Select activity 3.1. The Ripple Effect Discussion
  
  3.1. The Ripple Effect Discussion Page
- Select activity 3.2. The Ripple Effect
  
  3.2. The Ripple Effect H5P
  
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- Select activity 3.3. The ripple effect
  
  3.3. The ripple effect Page
  
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- Select activity 4. Personal resilience
  
  4. Personal resilience Page
  
  A key aspect of self-management is remaining resilient despite growing expectations. How can you, as a leader under pressure, look after yourself?
  
  (Duration: 2 hours)
- Select activity 4.1. Personal resilience
  
  4.1. Personal resilience H5P
  
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- Select activity 4.2. Personal resilience - task
  
  4.2. Personal resilience - task Page
  
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- Select activity 5. Self-care
  
  5. Self-care Page
  
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  Dr Jane Keep is an independent practitioner in personal and organisational change, with 34 years' experience in the NHS and a specialist interest in self care at work. In this activity, they explain why they believe self-care matters in health and social care.
  
  (Duration: 45 mins)
- Select activity Time to reflect (week 2)
  
  Time to reflect (week 2) Page
  
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  Consider this selection of quotes and what they mean to you.