Now is the time to watch our words, resist temptation to ‘shoot from the hip’ and make decisions on the run.

Many educators only know two speeds – flat out and asleep. We often rush from one priority or crisis to another. While we often feel overloaded, somewhere inside we also like the sense of being indispensable and in-demand. This is typical of an adrenaline junkie.

If you do everything in fast forward you need to slow down and make some space in your life, says Happy School program founder Steve Francis. Here are 12 actions you can implement immediately.

Being busy has acquired a new status and many educators only know two speeds – flat out and asleep! This is typical of the adrenaline junkie, but is not great for productivity or wellbeing.