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How Administrators Can Offer Successful PD for Teachers
Recently an outlet made a media request for this question: How can administrators offer successful PD for teachers? The catch was that the answer needed to be five sentences or less. Here is the quick tips list I shared for how administrators can offer successful professional development for teachers: *Assess teachers’ needs. *Seek out a…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Movies
I’m not a hugely romantic person, but I do enjoy watching a smart RomCom and occasionally wipe away a few tears after viewing a tug-at-your-heart romantic movie. When asked what my favorite Valentine’s Day movie was, I initially couldn’t think of one because I usually don’t set out to watch one. But then I…
Read MoreFavorite Halloween Movies
When it comes to creating a list of favorite Halloween movies, you might first think of some blockbuster “scary movie” series, such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Chucky, Scream and Halloween. Then, of course, there’s the softer side of famous Halloween movies, namely, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Even if you’re…
Read MoreWhat do groundhogs, candles and patterns have in common with time management?
In one of the workshops that I present on my foundational framework for time management, I discuss the importance of patterns. Quite often we see or hear or experience the same things over and over and over again, yet we don’t do anything to change it or possibly even prevent it. Why is…
Read MoreHow to Find Unclaimed Money or Property
When the Texas Department of Transportation decided to cancel my toll tag for lack of use (during the COVID lockdown, which was really genius on their part), I received an email after the fact. So, I contacted them to find out how to get my $40+ I kept in their account to make sure my…
Read MoreCyber Security Tips to Protect Yourself
In a previous post about cyber security hacks for headache prevention, I shared a quick tip to help you prevent hacking as well as some in-depth tips from cyber security expert Bryce Austin. After reading my blog post, cyber security consultant Dave Kitzinger of DK Fraud Solutions LLC contacted me with the following additional cyber…
Read MoreFree Your Mind – and Productivity Will Follow!
Do you remember the 1992 song by En Vogue, Free Your Mind? There’s a line in the song: “Free your mind, and the rest will follow.” That hit song was definitely not about time management, but that line can certainly be applied. My mantra that I preach is “Time management is all about mind management.”…
Read MoreProductivity Boost – The Importance of Recharging
Too many times we forget to put “recharge” on our to do list. We do our best to accomplish tasks for our work and personal lives, but we don’t make a conscious effort to plan for taking a break from pushing ourselves. In fact, most of America does not completely recharge. In 2013, American workers…
Read MoreRecipe: Peanut Butter Pie (standard and Keto)
This pie is smooth and cool – a perfect dessert for spring and summer. If you’re watching your weight, follow the notes for the Keto version. It tastes nearly as rich as the standard version. This recipe makes a 9” pie. INGREDIENTS Standard Crust 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted…
Read More1 Small Habit to Prevent Stress
Have you ever met anyone whose life is so stress-free that they have absolutely no interest in learning how to prevent stress? I haven’t either. I know some very calm and balanced folks, but even they are open to continuous learning. Recently, writer Janette Novak was curious about small habits that increase productivity and reduce…
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