Tag: teen organization tools
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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… Read more
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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,… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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If your student struggles with how much time things take, have them track their time for a week.
When your student has trouble managing their schedule, ask them to record how they spend their time over seven days. Write down their activities in 15 or 30 minute chunks. Then they can fully understand where the time is going. Read more
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How to Email Your Teacher or Professor
Students may need to email their teachers about grades, questions about assignments, upcoming or past absences, or other issues they may not feel comfortable bringing up in class. We want to hear from you! Please do so respectfully. Here’s How: Do not use slang (we may not understand it) 😉 Include your first and last… Read more
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Planning the Holidays
Here is my list! Some are repeats from year to year. Fun Activities Books I Want To Read Tasks That Need to Be Accomplished What’s on your November / December to-do list & fun list? Start with what is most important to you and your family. Make sure to schedule in some rest and relaxation.… Read more
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Re-Setting in the Middle of the Semester
You’ve fallen behind, or are failing a class halfway through the semester. How do you turn things around? 2 Steps to Re-Set in the Middle of the Semester For example: You are behind 10 assignments, including 1 project. 9 (regular assignments) + (1 x 5) = 14 You have 7 days to catch up. 14… Read more
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Goal Check-In!
Whether you set yearly, quarterly, monthly, or weekly goals (or anything in between), take some time this week to check in with your teen. Are they making progress towards their goals? Have priorities changed? It’s okay to let go of goals mid-year. It doesn’t mean you’re a failure. It means you’re choosing to focus on… Read more