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Notifications Poison Productivity

Turn off your notifications! I dare you! Turn off the badges, banners, sounds, lock screen, previews etc. Turn it all off! I bet you are having an anxiety attack right now just thinking about this right? It will be okay. It's not like you are going to forget to check your email. Maybe ... Read More about Notifications Poison Productivity

Principals Aren’t Perfect – It’s ok!

This image was making it's way around my principal friends' Facebook pages recently. Let's face it...We are "supposed" to be perfect-ish. Never make a mistake. Have all the answers. Solve all the problems. Know all the things. You know, principals can really tick people off. Kids, parents, ... Read More about Principals Aren’t Perfect – It’s ok!

Holiday Planning for Your Staff/School – Join our group

The holidays are quickly approaching. Don't wait 'til the last minute! (Ok, some of my best ideas have come at the last minute.) This is my 15th year as an elementary principal. I can't even believe it myself. I know you are all thinking, "WOW! You look so young!" You don't have to ... Read More about Holiday Planning for Your Staff/School – Join our group

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Pretty things for principals coming soon!!!I finally have time to work on pretty things for principals!!! I loved being a principal and retirement has me a little stumped and searching for "the next thing" so to speak. There was never enough principal swag so I think I will just make some. You can check out the small beginnings of 'Principal Swag" on my website. Be gentle but......I'd love your ideas! It's a work in progressmelindasmiller.com/shop/ ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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Getting better and faster at editing and making cute thumbnails! Thumbnail game is on POINT!!🎯 ... See MoreSee Less

Top Productivity Tips for Retirees and Remote Workers

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In this video, I’m sharing practical, actionable tips tailored to retirees and those working from home. Retirement or working from home—both sound like a dre...

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5 months ago

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Oops!!! If you watched my last video I uploaded the wrong day in the life🤦🏼‍♀️ This is new one but I did fix the other one if you want to go back and see that one🤷🏼‍♀️ ... See MoreSee Less

Too Old? From Retired to Youtube

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Are you ever too old to start something new? In today’s video, I’m diving into relaunching my YouTube channel after 50. From retirement to content creation, ...

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5 months ago

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Retirement update! 🤦🏼‍♀️ What’s next? If only knew…🤷🏼‍♀️ ... See MoreSee Less

Retirement??? What it's really like..

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One recently retired Missouri educator/administrator explains retirement after retiring TWICE in two years. Retirement is a lot more mental than financial I ...

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6 months ago

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I posted something in the productivity facebook group and the members wanted to know more about what "office etiquette" meant in my back-to-school notes. Well, here ya go!!! ... See MoreSee Less

Office Etiquette 101 For The Principal's Office

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Navigating the principal's office with professionalism and respect is crucial for fostering a positive school environment. In this video, I'll cover essentia...

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