How can you prioritize your Peer Support tasks?

2 Plan your schedule

Once you have assessed your tasks, you can plan your schedule accordingly. You can use a calendar, a planner, or an app to organize your tasks and allocate time for each one. Try to prioritize the tasks that are both urgent and important, and tackle them first. Then, work on the tasks that are important but not urgent, and schedule them for later. Finally, delegate, postpone, or eliminate the tasks that are neither urgent nor important, and avoid wasting time on them. Also, make sure to leave some buffer time for unexpected events or emergencies.

3 Set realistic goals

Another way to prioritize your peer support tasks is to set realistic and achievable goals for yourself and others. You can use the SMART framework to define your goals, which means they should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. For example, instead of saying "I want to help more peers", you can say "I want to provide feedback to three peers by the end of the week". Setting realistic goals can help you focus on what matters, track your progress, and celebrate your achievements.

5 Balance your needs

Finally, prioritizing your peer support tasks does not mean neglecting your own needs. You also need to balance your workload with your well-being, and take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. You can do this by setting boundaries, managing stress, practicing self-care, and seeking support when needed. By balancing your needs, you can prevent burnout, enhance your resilience, and improve your quality of peer support.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?