This two-day training c ombines time management, personal effectiveness and dealing with work pressure into one programme.
Do you recognise the feeling of constantly being busy, yet rarely having time for what really matters ? Switching endlessly between tasks, dealing with interruptions, and trying to meet high expectations can make it difficult to stay focuse d, effective and resilient. This science-based training combines time management, personal effectiveness and dealing with work pressure in to one programme. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, psychology a nd 'Deep Work', participants gain practical tools to work with more f ocus, make conscious choices, and maintain energy in a demanding work environment.
On the first day, the focus is on time management and personal effectiveness. You e xplore how attention and focus work in the brain, how to reduce switc h-tasking, and how to create conditions for deep, concentrated work. Practical tools help translate insights into daily routines, from goa l-setting and planning methods to strategies for switching off and re charging. With the support of a professional training actor, you prac tice communication skills such as saying no, dealing with pushy behav iour, delegating tasks, and negotiating priorities - essential skills for protecting time and attention.
The second da y adresses dealing with work pressure in a holistic way, foc using on skills, mindset, energy, and the social context of work. You examine sources of stress, cognitive patterns such as impostor feeli ngs and self-criticism, and learn evidence-based techniques to regula te energy and restore balance. Through exercises, reflection and role -play with an actor, you practice giving and receiving feedback, sett ing boundaries, and talking openly about workload and pressure. The p rogramme concludes with a personal action plan, helping participants take concrete next steps toward sustainable performance, focus and we ll-being.
All postdocs are welcome to join th is training.
A maximum of 12 post docs can participate in this training. The language of communication is English. This training is live at VU Amsterdam.
For more information, please co ntact Carin Maas, VU Learning & Development or 020 59 83049
DESCRIPTION: Do you recognise the feeling of constantly being busy, ye t rarely having time for what really matters? Switching endlessly bet ween tasks, dealing with interruptions, and trying to meet high expec tations can make it difficult to stay focused, effective and resilien t. This science-based training combines time management, personal eff ectiveness and dealing with work pressure into one programme. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, psychology and 'Deep Work', participa nts gain practical tools to work with more focus, make conscious choi ces, and maintain energy in a demanding work environment.