Less Stress: Reduce Responsibilities Stress Reduction by Joel Wagner - October 16, 2007July 5, 20100 Time is a commodity where everyone is equal. But some people seem to do a whole lot more with their time and others seem to do a whole lot less. But we all stay busy. The problem is that some people choose how to fill their lives and other people allow their lives to be filled. It's so easy to get into the trap of agreeing to do everything that anyone asks us to do. Ever wonder why it is the youngest teachers who end up doing the most work in many schools? It's because the experience teaches us that our class suffers when we take on too many responsibilities. Basic time management List your responsibilities Prioritize your list,
7 Pieces Of Financial Advice For A High School Student (Or Teacher!) General by Joel Wagner - September 30, 2007July 5, 20101 Trent at The Simple Dollar has an article entitled Seven Pieces Of Financial Advice For A High School Student. These guidelines apply to us al, but as teachers, it would be helpful if we pass along this information (perhaps indirectly) to our students. The entire article is awesome. The comments are also great. Go check it out! Do not carry a credit card balance Put a small amount in the bank each week and forget about it until you’re about to make a big purchase or a true emergency comes up Learn how to learn Start a side business Take a leadership position There is no such thing as a free lunch If you’ve discovered something you enjoy and