Teaching to the TOP

206. Setting Boundaries During the Holidays & Winter Party Hacks

We’ve got a two for one special today! 
We all need reminders just like our students need reminders with how to perform the simplest of tasks. In this case, we want to share some simple reminders that will help get you through the next few weeks of the holiday season (not that we’re counting down or anything *wink wink*). 
In this episode we are discussing the importance of setting boundaries during the holidays. We share some familiar tips that might help you reframe your thinking for a …. Doing it all, to letting certain things go (like Elsa). 
We end the podcast with some simple but effective holiday party hacks that will save you a little bit of sanity during a time when it is limited. We hope you love the episode!
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205. Current Trends: Must or Bust (Are They Worth Your Time and Effort?)

TikTok, Reels, and Facebook have us all trying new things that we’ve never seen before. But are these “hacks” even good? From productivity, organization, to food hacks, there are so many trends that are taking over our feeds.
In this possible new series, we are sharing current social media trends on productivity. We go deep on whether these trends are a MUST or a BUST and what it means for your productivity. 
In this episode we talk about the following trends:
Quiet Quitting
8+8+8 Rule
Notion as a Second Brain
1-3-5 To-Do List
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204. This or That: Thanksgiving Themed Chat

Happy Thanksgiving Y’all!! In this special holiday episode we are getting chatty with a game of This or That. Join us  as we share our favorite holiday foods and activities. Thank you to this community for supporting and following our journey. We truly could not have done this without you. 
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203. Tackle the Paper Monster: Step-By-Step Tutorial for Digitizing Physical Papers

Is paper ever going to make its way out of education? The answer to that question is probably not. Dealing with piles of paper is inevitable but it can absolutely be maintained and minimized. We’ve talked a lot about going digital but the reality of our careers is that paper still plays a prominent role in our everyday lessons. However, there are ways in which you can reduce the amount of paper, but where do you start? In this episode we are giving you a step-by-step process for finally decluttering and managing that paper monster. 
Steps for Tackling the Paper Monster:
Step 1: Sort papers
Step 2: Organize the papers you’re keeping
Step 3: Digitize
Step 4: Organize the digital files
Step 5: Build the habit
LINKS:
43 folder system episode
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202. Welcome to Our Cribs: A Behind the Scenes Look at Our Home Work Spaces

You are personally invited to our CRIBS. Not literally, but in this episode we are giving you a behind the scenes of our personal work space. Getting a peek into various types of work spaces can give you inspiration and ideas that you can take back and apply to your own space. We are sharing all the details in today’s episode.  Get ready for these exclusive behind the scenes if where and how we work.
In this episode we answer the questions:
Where do we work?
What are our must-haves for our work spaces?
What can we not have in our work spaces?
What has been the biggest game changer for our work spaces?
What is your work routine?
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201. How to Get a Zero Inbox (& Keep It Clear)

Open up your laptop and look at how many emails you have in your inbox. 10? 20? 50? 100? More? Emails can feel incredibly overwhelming. You have responses to send, action items to tick off your list, and some that can either get trashed or saved for later. 
We’ve talked a lot about having a ZERO inbox, but what does that mean exactly? Well in this episode we are sharing it all with you! We talk about the importance of having a zero inbox and what it does for your cognitive load, and give you a step-by-step process for helping to tackle the overwhelm and getting closer to a zero inbox. 
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200. Bridget and Michelle Play 20 Questions: Celebrating 200 Episodes

HAPPY 200 EPISODES!!! 🎉
We are officially at 200 episodes and it blows our minds that we have had this opportunity to talk about all things time management, organization and productivity with all of you! Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting us during this adventure. We are so grateful for all of you. 
We hope that you all will celebrate with us as we play a fun game of 20 questions. 
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199. The Consistency Conundrum: Why It’s So Hard to Stick To Our Habits

Consistency is a word that we hear on a daily basis. We need consistency in our routines, in the habits that we want to build, and with the projects we are working on. It seems like everything around us requires consistency. But this idea of being consistent is a lot harder than it sounds. We often struggle with staying consistent even for the smallest things. WHY? 
In this episode we want to tackle this question: Why is it so hard to stick to habits and be consistent? We dig deep into the reasons why we, Michelle and Bridget, often struggle with sticking to habit. We get really vulnerable here in hopes to help you identify your own areas of need. At the end of the episode we share one of our own hacks for helping get back on track and build our habits!
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