Why Self-Management is More Important than Time-Management

In the modern world, workplace pressure is relentless: endless to-do lists, multiple competing priorities, and little time to recover. No wonder so many are running on empty.

A recent global survey found that 82% of Australian workers report feeling burnt out, compared with a global average of just 48%. Australia has recently been dubbed 'the burnout capital of the world'.

But here’s the truth: it’s not time management that will carry you forward. It’s self-management.

Join Catie Kirke for a half-day, practical, real-world workshop designed to strengthen your self-management toolbox and help you navigate the relentless pressures, time constraints, and endless to-do lists that come with modern life.

You’ll be introduced to Catie’s magic pill for self-management:
Perspective. Priorities. Perspiration. Perseverance.

It’s a behavioural shift that changes everything - from how you work to how you feel. It’s time to shift your focus to what you can actually control.

A proven October Business Month favourite, this session combines two of our most popular mini-workshops into one extended experience, responding directly to participant feedback. You asked for more time and deeper content, and we’ve delivered. This longer format allows for more hands-on strategies, personal reflection, and real-time application of the tools.

If you want to explore stress management, emotion regulation, and resilience in more depth, our full-day Emotional Intelligence & Resilience workshop is the next step.

But if you’re ready for a clear, doable starting point? This is it.

In this half-day workshop, you will:

• Worry less by focusing on what’s within your circle of influence
• ‘Put your own oxygen mask on first’ – set boundaries and build confidence to say no
• Advocate for your needs and reset your work-life balance
• Understand the root causes of stress and overwhelm
• Break the cycle of stress and burnout with practical mindset and behaviour shifts
• Explore the biggest mistakes people make with time management
• Use timeless tools to take back control of your time
• Identify your top time wasters and interrupt unhelpful habits

Whether you’re stuck in reactive mode, running on empty, or juggling too much for too long, this half-day reset is for you.

Employer-funded training? If you’re attending as part of your organisation’s professional development program, we’re happy to provide an invoice for direct payment. Please email us at contact@artyourlife.com.au to arrange registration and invoicing.

Meet Your Educator

Catie Kirke, a proud Territorian raised in Alice Springs and now based in Darwin, helps individuals and organisations unlock their potential through practical, evidence-informed approaches to human behaviour.

As founder of A.R.T Your Life, she has worked with leaders, teams, and individuals to build resilience, improve communication, and create workplaces where people thrive. Her signature A.R.T framework provides a clear pathway for growth, designed to shift mindsets and deliver results that last.

Known for her approachable yet professional style, Catie bridges the gap between personal insight and professional outcomes, ensuring every workshop is both memorable and meaningful.

“I highly recommend Catie for her ability to transform people’s thinking. Her work with us has made a lasting positive impact on my team and myself in leading the team. The insights she has provided into maximising my team’s performance have been invaluable.” - Dr Bartolo, Department of the Environment and Energy NT

Exhausted, overwhelmed, or running on empty? It’s time to reset.

Build practical self-management skills to take back control of your time, energy, and life.