TL;DR: Time blocking is an effective way to manage your time and make sure you are setting aside time for the important areas in your life. 5 important time blocks include me time, family time, creative time, work time, and prep time. Time management is a skill necessary to develop as a teacher. It is even more of a skill … Read More
The Hustle for Balance
TL;DR: When there is so much to do every day, it is crucial to find a balance between work and home life. Find a balance between work and home life by letting go of perfectionism, giving yourself a rest, and setting personal boundaries. Recently, it has been widely understood among educator circles that teaching is a highly stressful profession. Teaching … Read More
Working During “Work Hours” Is Important for Self-Care
TL:DR: Face-to face, hybrid, and remote teaching all have their respective challenges. Bringing work home seems to be a part of the job as an educator. Set boundaries for yourself and dedicate time for yourself and your self-care. Prioritizing self-care is a necessary component of your time management plan. When the option to choose remote teaching versus in person, I … Read More
Using an X-Y Approach To Manage Tasks
TL;DR: The X-Y Approach can help you to communicate with others about which tasks should be a priority. When asked to take on a new task, use the X-Y Approach by saying, “I can start working on X. But that is going to take away from my time to work on Y. Can you let me know which is more … Read More
Strategies for Managing Your To-Do Lists
TL;DR: Many people find their to-do lists turning into a pile of sticky notes. Go beyond sticky notes to keep track of your to-do lists. Schedule your events in Google Calendar, keep a notebook close by, and set alarms for reminders. This post includes an example of an organizer to use for managing your tasks. In March 2020, the lines … Read More