Category: Planning
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Planning Styles in Different Seasons of Life
My planning styles change throughout seasons of life, including the Lilly Pulitzer planner, Passion Planner, and Tidbits Planner so far. Lilly Pulitzer Academic Planner I used to stick to academic planners (like the Lilly Pulitzer academic planner) since I’m a teacher, but then I switched to the Passion Planner in 2020 after my daughter was…
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How to Get a Faster Email Response from your Teachers
How to Email a Teacher or Professor Begin with their name and correct title. For example, Mrs. Taylor, or Professor Davis, or Dr. Wade, Please do not address teachers by their first names, or “bro,” “bruh,” or “girlie pop” (I kid you not these are emails that I have received). State which class and/or section,…
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The Eisenhower Matrix and Chores
The Eisenhower Matrix can be a visual tool to plan out your chores. To begin, walk around every room in your home with a notebook or clipboard. Write down everything that needs to be cleaned. Go from top to bottom. Sit on the floor and look around. For example, in the office: Dust ceiling fan…
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Reclaim Your Routine After A Major Event
Major events like school holidays or vacations can derail students’ productivity. Help your teen bounce back quickly by following these tips: Before the event, plan our your first few days back as best you can. Plan light for the first day (maybe focus on certain types of tasks that are easier for you). Also, try…
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How to Break Down a Project
Just like breaking down a paper (see my post on that here), start with the end in mind. 5 Steps to Complete a Project When is the project due? Write the deadline on the monthly spread. Tip- I would often aim to turn in a paper or project the day before the deadline, in case…
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3 Things to Reflect on at the End of the Year
Taking a little time at the end of the year to reflect on what went well, and what you can do to improve, can set you up for success for the next year. These reflection questions are great for anyone, at any time, but I like to think about them at the end of the…
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My Top Productivity Tip to Survive the Holidays
While you drink your morning coffee or tea, look over your schedule for the day. Decide your top 3 things that have to be completed today. Weeding your tasks down to 3 items will force you to root out what isn’t urgent. Once you complete these three tasks, you should feel proud. Either continue on…
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