Mid-year goal meetings are coming up, and many teachers at my school are in a panic over the new reflection questions they have to respond to and the lesson plan that is required to be included in their portfolio as an “artifact.” I’ve been meeting with them over the past week, answering their questions and helping them as much as I can. But the paperwork still seems overwhelming when added to our daily responsibilities. This is why I was so happy to find this video about productivity at Brain Pickings Curated by Maria Popova, Brain Pickings is “a human-powered discovery engine for interestingness, a subjective lens on what matters in the world and why, bringing you things you didn’t know you were interested in — until you are.” Popova’s posts are full of wit and wisdom, and if you haven’t discovered her website, you’re in for a treat!
I love this video because it’s succinct and full of helpful advice. And even though many of the suggestions are common sense, I feel better knowing that I am not the only person who needs to be reminded about the importance of habit and routine.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some reflections to write!
As always, thank you to everyone at Two Writing Teachers for hosting the Slice of Life every Tuesday. Be sure to stop by to read more Slices!
Reading to the Core 
Loved the video! But if I go check out Maria’s site, is it another example of my willingness to focus on a mindless task instead of writing my slice?
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I hadn’t thought of it that way. You could save your visit for one of your breaks!
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I love Brain Pickings. It always offers something interesting. Missed this one. Thanks for sharing. Productivity is a challenge. I tend to get “stuck” in certain places. Good tips here.
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Thank you for sharing. I sometimes read Brain Pickings but missed this video. I took the time to watch this video and bookmarked Sparring Mind to see what else they have. Now off to do some work.
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Loved that video and I’m sharing it with the group of Science teachers I’ll be working with. 🙂
Bonnie
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Thanks. This is very helpful. I think I’ll show it to my teenaged son!
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Great advice filled with encouragement and good “how to’s” – now I have to get going, too!
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I really needed that since I’m very guilty of taking those mindless breaks that don’t lead me to being more productive. THANK YOU!
And yes, Brain Pickings is AWESOME!
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