Your secret to weekend freedom is...
STREAMLINE YOUR PREP TIME
You have a million things to do and it feels like you HAVE to spread yourself thin doing all the things at once. But when you focus on one thing at a time and have an efficient routine in place, you'll get things done a lot faster.
FIND OUT HOW
Maybe this sounds familiar...
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When your planning time starts, you feel like you're all over the place.
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Your to-do list is the size of a CVS receipt and you wonder if you'll ever get to the bottom of it!
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You opt to take work home - if it can be done at home.
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After dismissal, you're constantly spinning your wheels, thinking of everything you have to do before you leave for the day.
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You're not really sure how long it takes you to write lesson plans and grade, you just know, it takes forever!
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Free time is nonexistent because when the kids are in bed, it's back to your task list.
Doesn’t sound quite right? Here’s the thing: ๐๐ผ 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.
Create a scheduled routine for your planning time every day. Figure out what tasks you’ll work on during each pocket of planning time.
Prioritize your tasks based on when they need to be done. Create a “must-do” list for the tasks that are due today and a “may-do” list for the ones that are due later.
Set a timer during each task to keep you focused and from working on two things at once. Avoid checking email or notifications during these blocks of time.
What you desperately want is to...
FIND A RHYTHM AND FLOW
When you know exactly what to do when your prep time starts, you can create a steady pace for completing each task in a set amount of time.
LEAVE AT CONTRACT TIME - PLANNED AND PREPPED
When you focus on designating quality attention to your tasks, you’ll notice the number of tasks you’re able to complete will improve over time.
FEEL CONFIDENT ABOUT YOUR WORKLOAD
Having streamlined systems and processes will eliminate the stress and overwhelm. You’ll be able to determine a clear start and end to your work time.
In case we haven't met...
Hi, I'm Stephanie!
I used to believe it was impossible to work only during contract hours and do your job well. Maybe you feel the same.
When I started teaching, pretty much all the teachers in my school worked way past contract time. It didn’t take me long to understand why.
As teachers, we make thousands of decisions every day.
And it feels almost impossible to make all of them during working hours. So we try to...
๐๐ผ multitask - hoping that will help us get more done
๐๐ผ take work home because working in the classroom can be so distracting
๐๐ผ stay late at school so we can actually feel prepared for the next day
If you find yourself doing any of these things, you're not alone.
That was me โฌ๏ธ before I knew how to streamline my workload and organize my time. 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 work waiting for me when I return the next day.
โฌ๏ธ And here’s the best part.โฌ๏ธ
It made me a better teacher.
Having simple systems made space for me to be more creative and responsive with my instruction. I am able to serve my students’ needs in more innovative ways and focus on the parts of teaching I love the most. The same can be true for you.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO SACRIFICE YOUR FREE TIME OR SANITY TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER.
You deserve to experience joy and fulfillment while you use your unique abilities to serve your students and make a difference. Let’s find out what’s possible when you have simple systems that set you up for success.
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