As a teacher, it often feels like the to-do list is queen. It dictates your actions, how you feel about your work and your ability to switch off from teaching guilt free. However, is your to-do list working for you or are you working for it?

What you will learn in this episode:

• The difference between a brain dump and a to-do list

• How to make your to-do list work for you

• The benefits of batching similar tasks

Having a separate brain dump away from your to-do list keeps your head clear, reduces the likelihood of overwhelm and keeps you efficient. Try it out this week and see the difference it can make for you.

Resources:

• Video showing Brain Dump v To-Do List. Key moments: 5:57-6:44 and 9:30-10:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK5VUuxGYr0

• Article by John Hall: The Biggest Culprit Behind Your Lagging Productivity: You https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhall/2020/05/03/the-biggest-culprit-behind-your-lagging-productivity-you/

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