How to Stop Overcommitting
How to Stop Overcommitting
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
At times in your career, you may feel a desire to help out other team members with tasks or take on additional responsibilities to help the team reach a goal. While this is helpful at times, it can lead to you being overcommitted. In this course, Rachel Staples Guettler offers practical techniques to break the cycle of overcommitment. After this course, you'll be able to ensure your time is effectively managed, your priorities are in sync, and you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Syllabus
Download syllabus-
1
Audit your time Observing yourself by reflecting on your calendar can help you spot weaknesses or clutter in your schedule. 3m
-
2
Evaluate your habits Your habits can be either healthy or distracting. 2m
-
3
Explore your emotional attachments Emotions can be regulating or dysregulation, and our emotions can impact our commitment choices. 3m
-
1
Distinguish between priorities, values, and goals A first step towards learning how to stop overcommitting yourself begins with better understanding the difference between the priorities, goals, and your values in your life. 2m
-
2
Set valuable priorities, values, and goals Setting goals that are aligned with what you value in life can help you discern what commitments you need to prioritize. 3m
-
1
Delegate effectively Being able to delegate can help you protect your time and allow you to focus on your own goals while still making progress towards other initiatives. 3m
-
2
Prioritize and set boundaries It's important to be able to clearly define your priorities and learn to say no to commitments that don't align with them. 2m
-
3
Create space between commitments Every schedule needs space between commitments. After this lesson, you'll be able to begin to create space in your life and in your schedule. 3m
-
1
Break the cycle of overcommitment Thank you for watching this course! 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Rachel Guettler, MM, EdD
Rachel Staples Guettler, MM, EdD, is an executive coach, leadership coach, vocal performance coach, and professional opera singer. Rachel works in professional higher education administration and currently serves as the Director of Development for Pepperdine University Advancement. Rachel teaches in the Pepperdine Consulting Certificate Program at the Graduate School of Education & Psychology, and she facilitates educational workshops for students in the Masters of Science in Management and Leadership program at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Rachel has a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University and holds a Master's degree of Music in Vocal Performance from California State University, Northridge. Rachel also has a Bachelor of Science in International Relations with a minor in Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Florida State University. Rachel is passionate about developing leaders and powerful presenters for a multitude of business settings and industries. Rachel is a consultant for growing, strengthening, and advancing leadership through presentation skills. Rachel is the owner of OperaTune Vocal Studio, serving the Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County areas as well as offering coaching sessions online worldwide since 2005.
Rachel Guettler, MM, EdD
Director of Executive Programs Recruitment & Advising, Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School
Accreditations
Link to awards
How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
