Three days ago, I started my new job at the local university! Before heading off to work on my first day, I asked Seth to "document" my first day of my new career with a photo. (I've traded in my scrubs for business casual! Woo hoo!)
I just finished my third day and couldn't believe 10 hours flew by. I am excited to begin co-teaching a 16-week course this Saturday AND I found out today that I will be instructing an 8-week course starting mid-October as well as, developing a new course! Eeeek!
This evening, I left work with a headache thinking about everything I need to do this semester, but I know that grad school prepared me for this and I know I CAN do this and I WILL succeed. :)
For educators and others who have ongoing tasks -- how do you organize your enormous list of tasks?
I just finished my third day and couldn't believe 10 hours flew by. I am excited to begin co-teaching a 16-week course this Saturday AND I found out today that I will be instructing an 8-week course starting mid-October as well as, developing a new course! Eeeek!
This evening, I left work with a headache thinking about everything I need to do this semester, but I know that grad school prepared me for this and I know I CAN do this and I WILL succeed. :)
For educators and others who have ongoing tasks -- how do you organize your enormous list of tasks?
Sub-categorize and prioritize your list. You can do it!
ReplyDeleteI just found helpful videos about Microsoft Outlook (365). I"m going to try out the electronic task list on it and see how i like it. I plan to keep the paper copy until i feel confident i'm doing well with the electronic task list.
DeleteI have some good tips for managing emails, love the empty inbox concept and think it made me a much more responsive employee. Would probably help you make sure all your students get quick responses! I can talk you through it next time we chat if you are interested :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is Carlie FYI, not sure why it says Unknown, but only gives the Sign Out button? Anyway...Glad that your days are flying by, that is a good sign!
DeleteThanks Carlie, I have made more folders and I'm categorizing them as soon as they arrive. As well as flagging those that need to go onto my "task list." I am planning to arrive 30 minutes before I actually need to be there so I can review email first thing and get things organized. Regarding comments on this page -- if you have a google acct you can enter it or you can choose from the dropdown "name/url" and enter your name. :)
DeleteYou can do it! Wish you and Seth all the happiness in the world, missing you both here at the Fisher House! Susan & Ivan
ReplyDeleteWe miss you too Susan! Thanks so much for your support. :)
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