Catherine

Unexpected Changes

I expected my summer to unfold in a particular way. Using a suggestion from Angela Watson, I had established a focus for each week that would last me the rest of the summer months: June 28-July 4: Planning and ReorganizingComing up with my summer vision, doing my PowerSheets quarterly refresh, reorganizing my main filing cabinet,Continue reading “Unexpected Changes”

Planner Lineup 2020 – YouTube Launch

My first YouTube video is now live! I know it has flaws–the sound is way too low; I tried to fix it, but I’ll have to figure out how to do better next time–but I’m just pleased to have finally put something out there. Out of the 5 people who clicked on it, 1 ofContinue reading “Planner Lineup 2020 – YouTube Launch”

Making a Vision Board, Pt. 2

After writing my last post, I took a calming afternoon to produce the physical version of the thoughts I’d written in the blog. Materials Surface: Any vision board needs to have a surface you are creating it on. Since this isn’t an all-encompassing vision for my life, I don’t feel the need to have itContinue reading “Making a Vision Board, Pt. 2”

Making a Vision Board, Pt. 1

I think I have always been a little intimidated by vision boards. I can’t really say what it is about them–maybe a fear of not finding the right images for what I want? making something ugly?–but it’s a task I have always shied away from. However, I’m on vacation this week and have been takingContinue reading “Making a Vision Board, Pt. 1”

Block Schedules

Before you go any further, make sure you watch Jordan Page’s video on the topic: The “Block Schedule” System – LIFE CHANGING productivity hack! It is the basis of everything that follows. No seriously, go watch it! I’ll be here when you get back. Why I Needed It Life as a teacher is hectic. IContinue reading “Block Schedules”

Plannergeddon

The planner world on Instagram blew up this week. I wanted to take a moment to record my thoughts as someone who has been following the community for about a couple years now but has only recently started posting and participating. I would say that trouble started brewing with the resurgence of Black Lives MatterContinue reading “Plannergeddon”

Hello Again from Unusual Times

2020 was the year that I decided to take my planning hobby a little more seriously. What a crazy year it has been so far. My evolution as a planner definitely began in my schooling days. I was an avid user of my school agenda, and often liked to cover the sections of the codeContinue reading “Hello Again from Unusual Times”

Meal Prep Magic

When you’re feeling overwhelmed by teaching, it’s easy to get into some bad habits. You keep hitting snooze and don’t make time for breakfast. You’re too busy during the day to eat a snack (if you brought one) or to get lunch from the caf (because you didn’t pack one). You’re so hungry and exhaustedContinue reading “Meal Prep Magic”

First Week Come and Gone

I’m at my desk at home after the first week back at school. I have already experienced a wide variety of emotions: Excitement. I had a really great summer and feel very inspired upon my return to school. Last year, I was missing the usual push of excitement that I normally get at the beginningContinue reading “First Week Come and Gone”

School Year Is Coming…

In 17 days, I go back to school. We have 4 ped days, a holiday Monday, and then the students return. I’m delighted to be spending the upcoming week at a writing retreat for teachers. It proposes to help us improve the way we teach writing by having us write. I’m delighted to be bringingContinue reading “School Year Is Coming…”