The Principal's Handbook

Why a Better To-Do List Won't Fix Your Time Problem

September 15, 2026·13 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Think a better planner or longer to-do list will finally help you get ahead? In this episode, we're unpacking why the real issue isn't your productivity system, it's the habits driving how you manage your time. I'll share the mindset shifts that helped me stop chasing the "perfect" plan and start creating more focus, margin, and peace in my workdays. If you're tired of feeling busy but never caught up, this episode is for you.Click here to get my Workshop: 5 Time Management Habits Keeping Me Grounded (Even When Work Feels Crazy) We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

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