Creative Shift Masterclasses - Finding Balance Without Burnout

Creative Shift are running a series of inspiring and practical industry led Virtual Masterclasses to support you with your professional development.

Each Masterclass will give you the chance to talk to a different industry professionals who will provide top tips and time for Q&A conversations.

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Finding Balance Without Burnout

Do you find yourself constantly overwhelmed trying to juggle work, studies and everything in between? If so, then this session is for you. In this interactive masterclass, Debra Chosen will guide you through practical strategies to help you manage your time, set boundaries, and prioritise what truly matters -without burning out.

In this masterclass you’ll learn:

1. Practical strategies for balancing work, studies, and personal time.

2. How to set healthy boundaries and prioritise effectively.

3. The importance of rest and self-compassion in maintaining balance.

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This is a one-hour online workshop.

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About the Session Facilitator

Debra Chosen: Writer, Speaker and host of Trusting The Process.

Debra Chosen is a highly-experienced communications expert; who has worked across Social Media & Marketing for 8 years including a range of sectors such as fashion and beauty, property and also charity. Carefully crafting brand messages from strategy through to content creation, Debra’s career has orbited around telling stories that engage and provoke human connection. Currently she is a Senior Community Manager at Dove.

Find Debra on LinkedIn

Image credit: A&O Studios

Who is this event for?

Creative Shift acknowledges the barriers that exist for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education and in the creative industries. Our programme prioritises these students and we work together to co-create spaces and projects that mirror the future of the creative industries and the diverse voices that will contribute to them.

In line with UAL's Access and Participation Plan, you must meet both of these requirements:

1) I am currently a Home (UK) student studying on an undergraduate degree course at UAL or graduated within the last 5 years.

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2) One or more of the following statements apply to you:

• I am Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.)* student
• I took part in the UAL Insights programme
• I am a Care Leaver (I have been in the Care system)
• I have a disability according to the Equality Act 2010
• My parent(s)/ guardian(s) have not completed a University Degree
• I have caring responsibilities (i.e I am a parent, or am the primary care giver for a child/children, disabled person/s or elderly family member for example)
• I recieve the UAL bursary as part of my student finance

*We note that this language is contested and different terminology is used in different contexts and places. However as the Higher Education sector, HESA and Census data uses the terminology B.A.M.E. we will continue to use this language at UAL. Please note that we will be considering our language and terminology on an ongoing basis. We will continue to reflect on sector language and best practice.

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Positionality (privilege/power): if you’re in a dominant identity please consider how you are making space for others in the space /if you are in a marginalised identity consider practicing taking up space with us.

Statement credit: Healing Justice Ldn (HJL), Community Agreements

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If you have any questions please contact creativeshift@arts.ac.uk

FAQs:

I do not meet /only partially meet the eligibility criteria. Can I still apply? This programme is aimed at those who meet the eligibility criteria stated above. For this programme, we have limited tickets available for UAL students, graduates and staff members who do not meet this criteria. If you are unsure and would like to check this with us please contact us at creativeshift@arts.ac.uk and put the event title in the subject line.

Who can I contact about my access requirements? If you believe there are any barriers to your participation in this event, or you have any access requirements you wish to discuss, we are happy to talk to you. Please contact us in advance by emailing creativeshift@arts.ac.uk and put the title of the event as the subject line.

Any other questions please do get in touch with us at creativeshift@arts.ac.uk