Time blocking sounds simple: just map out when you’ll do each task in your day.

2:30 pm- 3:00 pm: Return emails

3:00 pm-3:45 pm: Grade papers

But if you’ve ever tried to follow a plan and still accomplished only a fraction of it, you know time blocking is not always that straightforward.

Teaching is unpredictable: A student needs you. A parent calls. A colleague pops in.

Suddenly the block of time you thought you had is gone.

And then the guilt creeps in: Why can’t I ever stick to my plan? Why do I feel like I’m always behind?

That’s why in a new Truth for Teachers podcast episode, I’m walking you through a flexible, teacher-centered approach to scheduling your time.

The focus isn't on squeezing more into the day: it’s about protecting time for what matters and letting go of the guilt about what doesn’t.

Here’s a preview of what I’ll share:

• Allocating time for high, medium, and low-priority tasks (without spinning your wheels)
• Matching your work to your energy levels using deep vs. shallow tasks
• Setting realistic work hours and assigning tasks to those blocks
• Getting better at estimating how long things actually take
• Planning for interruptions and adjusting when life throws off your schedule

When you learn to time block in a way that honors your energy, priorities, and humanity, you stop chasing the “perfect” schedule. Instead, you create one that’s sustainable.

If this feels like the kind of productivity and time management support you need right now, there are 2 ways to go deeper ...

1) Join me in January for the Unlocking Teacher Productivity cohort through RocketPD for a guided experience. This 5 week live virtual training meets Tuesdays at 7 pm EST, and provides accountability, support, and time to plan + discuss how you'll implement the ideas.

2) Check out the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program if you prefer an affordable self-paced option. With six modules designed to help you get organized and take control of your time.

Both options are designed to help you create systems that make your work schedule sustainable long-term.

You don’t need to overhaul everything at once. Just begin with one step: building a schedule that works with you, not against you.

Enjoy!

Angela

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