How Do You Feel TODAY?

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: December is a busy month, and matching your energy with your tasks can help you stay present and productive. Use Kendra Adachi’s TODAY acronym to plan tasks based on high- or low-energy days. Honor your capacity to prevent burnout and maintain balance during the holiday season. It’s December. The final month of the year and the month that is … Read More

Simplify Life with a C.C.O.R.E. System

Aaron BeighleBlog, Engage Better, Innovate Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Learn to simplify life and boost productivity using the C.C.O.R.E. system: Consume, Capture, Organize, Review, Engage. Apply tools and intentional strategies to manage information, tasks, and time effectively. Adapt and personalize the system to fit your lifestyle and achieve a balance between work, family, and hobbies. Feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list? Struggling to remember or keep up … Read More

Balancing Summer-Work Life

Teach Better TeamBlog, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Educators and school staff don’t typically have summers off. They use this time for professional development and administrative tasks. To balance work and personal life during the summer, educators should create new boundaries, communicate their availability, and prioritize tasks effectively. Embracing technology, flexibility, and learning to say no can help educators manage their workload and enjoy summer while fulfilling … Read More

51 Work Life Balance is a Lie. Try This Instead.

Michele Schmidt MooreDesign Lessons Podcast

Hey Designers, In creating a life you love to wake up to, I bet at some point you have tried to achieve balance.  The almighty work-life balance. If you don’t already know, I’m here to tell you there is no such thing. Balance is a lie. What you can build is a foundation of wellness. Think of it as a … Read More

STRONG: 10 Ways to Flourish & Reduce Stress This School Year

Pamela HallBlog, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: STRONG is an acronym to help you stay focused on your big rocks, like your health, family, and students’ wellbeing. Flourish by taking a day trip, enjoying a sunset, scheduling time with family and friends, journal your thoughts, and more. STRONG: 10 Ways to Flourish & Reduce Stress This School Year You start the school year fresh and feel … Read More