Monday, June 7, 2021

Time-Block Planning: Shit is off the rails

 It is the last week of the term and finals week is next week. Time blocking has devolved into lists; emails, projects, and my courses. This is last week's list and there is still stuff I'm trying to get done. 


Some reflection questions for my future self, because I can't get to them right now;

  • How did this happen?
  • What did you take on that you shouldn't have?
  • What reduction in quality will happen because of this? (In other words, there are consequences to signing up for so much.)
  • What seemed like a big deal but wasn't?
  • What questions can you ask for next time to reduce this level of overwhelm? Who can you ask for help? 



A Simple Path Forward: Trading digital clutter for physical simplicity.

I talked to my 'rabbi' the other day, a senior faculty member in the department, and we talked over his observation of my class. He ...