Description
Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks and decision fatigue? Are you curious about how AI can help restore your focus and well-being? Burnout among educators is on the rise—and it is often rooted in executive function challenges like time management, planning, and emotional regulation. In this session, Erin Smith introduces Yamashi, a customizable AI-powered "brain coach" designed to reduce cognitive overload and support sustainable routines—especially for neurodiverse educators. You will explore how tools like ChatGPT and Yamashi can help manage to-do lists, ease stress, and create structure through emotionally intelligent, judgment-free prompts. Walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately to improve focus, mental clarity, and balance.
Objectives
Identify key signs of executive function overload in educators. Explain how AI tools can help regulate stress and support cognitive clarity. Use a customizable prompt to create an AI-assisted self-regulation or task-management routine. Compare traditional time-management tools to AI-supported strategies in educational settings. Assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of AI tools for managing educator burnout. Design a personal AI-powered "brain coach" routine tailored to your individual needs and professional context.
