Tag: planner
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#1 Tip for Being Successful in High School
Work ahead My #1 Tip for being successful in high school is to work ahead of the syllabus or pacing guide! Give yourself some margin, so that when something comes up (illness, etc.), you do not fall behind…instead, hopefully, you will fall right on time. Then…work ahead again 🙂 My students sometimes fall off the…
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Goal-Setting for Teens
No one wants to spin their wheels like a hamster going nowhere. So take some time now to save yourself time later! Figure out what your teen values in their life, and set actionable goals together! *By actionable, I mean goals that achievable and can be measured. Vague goals such as “get in shape” or…
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3 Things to do Before School Starts
3 Things to do Before School Starts to set yourself up for success! Doing these 3 things before school starts will set you up for success!
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Best Laid Plans Podcast!
It was so fun to record a podcast with Sarah Hart-Unger!! I have listened to Best Laid Plans since the beginning, and her other podcast with co-host Laura Vanderkam, Best of Both Worlds, since 2018! Sarah talks about planning work and life, and also reviews planners on BLP, which is super helpful when buying a…
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Teacher Lesson Planners
It’s that time of year again! One of my favorite parts of the new school year is setting up a new teacher lesson planner. I like to have a lesson planner separate from my everyday planner. However, I do put school-related events that change or affect my normal schedule on my everyday planner. Then I…
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Planning Summer Fun
Here are three things to consider when planning summer fun: Comment and let me know what your teen’s goals are this summer!
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Single-Tasking
Single-tasking allows you to focus on one chore at a time. This will go much faster than trying to multitask while doing your chores. For example, if you focus on only one type of chore at a time (say, dusting), and dust the entire home at once, you do not waste time switching tools–you and…
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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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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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Top Posts of 2024
3 Things to do Before School Starts to set yourself up for success! My Top Productivity Tip to Survive the Holidays Thanks for reading!