You will get more done when you...
SET BOUNDARIES AROUND YOUR TIME.
It feels like there’s never enough time to do it all, but let’s clarify the time you DO have and make a plan on how to spend it productively.
FIND OUT HOW
Maybe this sounds familiar...
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There’s never enough time to knock out your to-do list.
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You typically stay late at school to get everything done.
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It feels impossible to be prepped for the next day without taking work home.
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There’s ALWAYS a last-minute meeting, parent conference, or request that takes priority over your planning time.
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You feel guilty when you don’t bring work home to work at night.
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You feel like you’re “winging it” if you don’t work on the weekend, and you want to give your students your very best effort.
Doesn’t sound quite right? Here’s the thing: 👉🏼 EVERYONE has their own path and productivity pain points that this 10-question quiz can’t always uncover completely. Click here to see the other quiz results to find if one of those resonates a bit more.
What you desperately want is...
A MANAGEABLE TO-DO LIST
It’s possible to look at your to-do list and know exactly when you’ll be able to get it done. The trick is to build a strategy behind writing your to-do list so that it’s clear and realistic.
GUILT-FREE WEEKENDS OFF
You can be an effective teacher and still enjoy the weekends off by being intentional about the pockets of time you have during school hours.
TO ENJOY TEACHING AGAIN
When the overwhelm dissolves, you’ll finally be able to focus on parts of teaching that bring you the most joy and fulfillment.
In case we haven't met...
Hi, I'm Stephanie!
It wasn’t that long ago when I used to spend almost every night and weekend putting together lesson plans, emailing parents, and feeling totally overwhelmed with all that I had on my plate.
That was before I knew how to find creative ways to organize my time, so I could be fully present with my students at school and then with my family at home. Now, my work schedule is 7:30 AM - 3 PM and work stays at work. I have schedules, tools, and systems that help me manage my time effectively during those hours so that I’m not leaving school with piles of tasks waiting for me when I return the next day.
Getting there wasn’t easy, but it’s definitely been worth it.
There is so much that falls outside of our control as teachers. Often we don’t get to choose when meetings are scheduled when lesson plans are due, or when grades need to be posted.
And on the days that you don’t get to even look at your to-do list until after dismissal, it feels impossible to get everything done.
But here's the good news my friend...
THERE IS STILL SO MUCH THAT IS IN YOUR CONTROL THAT YOU CAN LEVERAGE TO BECOME THE TEACHER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE.
You chose this profession because you wanted to make a difference and use your unique abilities to serve your students. You deserve to have structures in place that will protect your passion for teaching so that you can show up in your classroom as the best version of yourself.
GRAB MY BEST RESOURCES FOR SETTING BOUNDARIES
Write down when you want your work time to start and end every day. It's okay to have a goal that you work toward gradually.
Make a list of 3 items or less to complete each day. Think about what HAS to get done before you leave, and then save the rest for the next day.
Schedule commitments so yourself outside of work. Schedule commitments to yourself outside of work.meetups with friends, classes, and playdates can help you streamline your focus.
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