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I would recommend this book study to others. I like the way the book is laid out and the manner in which she covers/explains the content. I like the accompanying videos as well. I will return to it to make an even better schedule for myself.
I love how this book is about empowering yourself not only as an educator but as a person in day to day life. I really enjoyed this course and would 110 percent recommend to anyone. I definitely took a lot away from this course that I will continue to use daily.
I loved how this book had me thinking about work and home at the same time. Teachers struggle with putting their self-care before others and want to help their students and coworkers succeed. I liked having to think of the Core 5 and put those in line of importance to me. I always hold family and faith together, because it is very important to me to show my family that Jesus is the Key to everything that is important to us. I am very lucky to teach in a religious school and get to talk to the students about Jesus and how he loves us.
I liked the book study. I wish there were more active activities to try or more involvement with each other. I understand it is self-led, but I would think having an accountability partner would be beneficial. Also, I don't think there can be complete buy in until these thoughts come from the top down. Until the expectations are relaxed by administrators and parents who expect you to be 'on-call' at all hours, this will not be accepted. Until then the guilt at doing what you truly believe to be right (and I do believe it is) will be difficult. I also liked that this not only applied to my teaching career, but came at an apt time for my husband, who is a transportation director for a different school district drowning in the bus driver crisis. We got to discuss, and I printed out pages 244-245 for both of us to post as a reminder, 'WE have to do whatever it takes, as a school community, not YOU.' All very apt at any time in anyone's career-- you can only do as much as you can do and after that, there will have to be other options, the weight of each student cannot be solely on you-- ask for help, get creative with solutions, but ultimately, understand that sometimes it's all you can do. *sighs in relief* Goodluck, everyone.
I enjoyed this book study. The book itself was easy to read and a good reminder that spending hours outside of school does not determine your worth as a teacher. I think we could all be happier if we took more time for things we enjoy that are more meaningful than hours upon hours of prep time for work.
I absolutely loved this book study! I wish I would have done more sooner! It is wonderful the way it relates not only to our school life, but our own personal life. With everyone's busy, busy lives with work, parenting, grandparenting, household, taking care of parents, etc. it is great to have these book studies where you can work at your own pace. This is much needed! I did recommend to a couple of colleagues and they signed up! Thank you for this great study!
I really enjoyed this book study - it's the first one I've done and I'm excited to do more. I would absolutely recommend this book to friends! I like how it applied not only to the classroom but I was able to challenge myself and take away items for both my professional life as well as to apply with my family. I thought the book was very easy to read and had great take-aways throughout. I enjoyed the Ted talks because they provided another perspective to consider within the same topics. Well done, thanks for letting me be part of this study!
I really enjoyed reading this book! I think it was a great book for me to read at this stage in my life and career. I enjoyed working on the Book Study when I had time and at my own pace. I thought it was a nice combination of reading, quizzes, blogs and Ted Talks. Thanks for this great Book Study!
I greatly enjoyed this course. I liked the chapter quizzes and the self-paced format. I would definitely recommend this to colleagues. I did not know what I was going to do for continuing education credits. Thank you for offering these book studies. I will participate in more.
I have already recommended this book study to others! I wish I had read this book sooner in my teaching career. I love the format and self pace of the class.
Please post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Would you recommend this book study to a colleague? I really enjoyed this book and course. I think it has the potential to make changes in school and teacher culture. It was very helpful to rethink how I have always done things in my life, just because I've always done them a certain way. I also liked the very practical, step by step strategies of evaluating how you spend your time and brainstorming how you can make changes with that. I would definitely recommend this study to a colleague.
I really enjoyed this book study! I enjoyed the topic, ted-talks, and doing the class at my own pace. I have taken several book studies from you, and they're always my #1 reccommendation to coworkers who are needing to renew!
I really like this book study. I loved this book. I have already recommended this book and this book study to some colleagues. I really appreciate that the book story is self-paced. It makes it easy to get the work done when I have time.
I really enjoyed this book study and the Ted Talks that went with it. I thought all of the content was highly engaging, and I never felt like I was reading something redundant or cheesy.
I think my favorite part of the book study was how realistic the author was about the challenges of teaching, and rather then just listing the challenges as complaints, she offered solutions. She was real and straight to the point about issues. For example, when she wrote about when you have issues one option is to deal with it, another is to subvert the system quietly, or you can make it big and take action. I think as educators, we sometimes fall into the patterns of ungratefulness and complaining, and it was just very refreshing to be reminded that we do this because we love the kids. We made the choice to enter this profession, and we know we are making a difference, and the book really addresses how we do that without losing ourselves in the process.
I appreciated that the course was self-paced and I liked that I was able to complete the course at my own pace. I would 100% recommend this course to a colleague or friend.
What did you like about it? I loved this book study and the book! This was the first book study that I did with a book about how to help teachers thrive. Others I've done were What didn’t you like about it? I honestly can't think of anything I didn't like about it. I've done several book studies with TYC and have enjoyed each one! Would you recommend this book study to a colleague? I already have!
I enjoyed this book study and would recommend it to others. I liked how it explained why we as teachers experience burn out and then gave us ways to prioritize our time. I liked that she laid out how we should choose what is most important to us and make sure we focus on those things to be better at home and work.
I liked this book study. The book itself was an easy read and one that I felt was relatable. This course wasn't too demanding, but I did feel I adequately applied the things that I read. I would recommend this book study to someone else.
I really enjoyed this course! It not only opened my eyes to things in my career but also to my life outside of teaching. There are many things I will take with me from this course. I will be recommending this book to some of my colleagues and friends!
I liked this book study! I liked how this made me think about work and home balance. The book was easy to read and a good reminder that there must be a work and home balance. I think we could all be happier if we took more time for things we enjoy. I learned self- care is important to succeed. Thank you!
I enjoyed this book study. I don't know if I learned so many new things, but the things I read made me think! It is good to be reminded of all the thoughts the book talked about. Even when we get older, it is good to ask ourself questions that we might not think so much about from day to day. Thank you for the reminders and getting me to ask myself some well needed questions! I feel refreshed!
I really enjoyed this book study. It made me stop and think about how I spend my time, and how I can enrich it. So much of what she said I did know, but how she said it validates my feelings on my time. I appreciate knowing that there is a good balance between our job in the school and our home life. I would definately recommend it it to others. Thank you!!
I have done many of the Book Studies and this has been my favorite read, so far. I like the book studies because they are self-paced. I can work on it when I have time and only need to worry about the end date. I have already recommended the book to my colleagues and look forward to the conversations we can have as a staff.
I really enjoyed this book paired with this course from Transform Your Classroom. I have already recommended this book and the book study to many coworkers and other educators. I learned a lot from the book study and I am excited to continue applying what was learned in my life and my teaching career.
I think this book is one that you have to read with the intention of adapting some of the principles to your own set of values and beliefs. It has many good thoughts but I also disagreed with some of the principles or ideas as they were stated as more of an absolute.
I enjoyed this book study, it is the first one I've done. I like the format of self paced to accomplish tasks when you have time. I enjoyed the Ted Talks, I felt they matched the book well and added a different view to the course than just the book.
I liked this book study because there are a lot of things I can use in my personal life, it is not just geared to the classroom. I felt like the book was an easy read. I also enjoyed the speakers on the Ted Talks. One of my colleagues lent the book to me, she is waiting for me to return it to her so she can take the course!
Please post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? I liked the book. It was relatable to everyone. Appreciated the self-pace and consistency on the tasks. Ted talks were manageable length of time. What didn’t you like about it? Tony Robbins video wasn’t my favorite to watch. Would you recommend this book study to a colleague? Yes, this book is something I have been talking about at work and sharing some of the information to help others.
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It was enjoyable. It pointed out that we are really in charge of more aspects of our work environment than what we sometimes think. I thought for the most part the videos were a good supplement to the book and helped to enhance the reading. I have already recommended this book study to a colleague.
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I love these courses and credit offerings from Transform Your Classroom and USF, but this book was not one of my favorites. I really enjoy the set-up of the class with the TED-Talks, quizzes, and blogs. It's comprehensive, and I love that I can work at my own pace. I just didn't love the book topic, and I struggle with this topic in educator professional development. But, overall, the set-up of the course is very effective and helpful in advancing my personal PD.
This book study was top-notch. The book really brought some important self-care priorities to mind while reading. I would definitely recommend this to a colleague; actually I already have. 🙂Thanks again for a great book study!
I absolutely love and appreciate the book studies that are offered through Transform Your Classroom. I was introduced to Angela Watson while completing one of the podcast, and dove right into this book. Her words of wisdom carried over into this book and provided tangible things to make life "easier". I will continue to recommend these book studies!
I enjoyed the simplicity of the author's ideas to simplify my life. There were many practical things that I can incorporate into my life in order to relieve the stress of life. The 5 steps to aligning daily life with your priorities is one thing that I will definitely work on and incorporate into my life. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to others.
I really enjoyed this book and will suggest to other teachers to read it. It is easy to understand and read. I would do things differently now. My five steps I will be trying. There were many things that could be incorporated in classroom as well as personal like.
Please post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Would you recommend this book study to a colleague? This book study was easy to read and I like how it was self-paced. It gave me a lot of things to think about as far as how I manage my time and how I prioritize things in my life. I would definitely recommend it to others!
What did you like about it? I really appreciated how the book made me reflect on my own habits and reminded me of the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. It was practical, relatable, and written in a way that felt encouraging rather than preachy. I also liked the chance to connect with others during the study and hear different perspectives.
What didn’t you like about it? One thing I didn’t like was the TED Talk Why We Do What We Do by Tony Robbins. While the message itself had some good points, I felt that he swore way too much, and it didn’t add anything meaningful to what he was trying to say. In fact, it was kind of distracting and took away from the overall impact of his message.
Would you recommend this book study to a colleague? Yes, I would definitely recommend it—especially to educators who are feeling burned out or overwhelmed. It’s a helpful reminder that taking care of ourselves isn’t selfish; it’s necessary for us to show up fully for our students and loved ones.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and even doing the coursework. I appreciate that it's self-paced and easy to finish even with limited chunks of time. It felt like an appropriate amount of work for earning one credit, without being too overwhelming. I enjoyed the mix of quizzes, discussion posts, and reading/TED Talks. It was nice to have the videos mixed in for a bit of variety. I also love that this book in particular is applicable not only for teaching, but in all areas of life!
One thing I would change about the course is the final TED Talk by Tony Robbins. I thought the other talks were interesting and applicable to the course overall, but I had a hard time figuring out how his fits in. I think it's a good idea in theory, to look at why we do what we do, but the way he presents it just ends up being way too overwhelming and distracting. I had a hard time following what he was saying, even after listening multiple times.
Overall, I appreciated this course and would absolutely recommend it to a friend.
I liked this book study and certainly will recommend it to others. I feel this book helped me decide to stay in education. I learned that it's okay to leave school at school vs. spending countless hours of "off time" focused on school; statement of "working for free" hit home! Write down my Core 5 so I visually see my priorities in my life is a game changer.
I would recommend this book study to my colleagues. It is hard as a specials teacher for lower elementary to find courses and books that have true value for my subject and age group that I teach. I found this book and course had a lot of valuable and practical information that I feel I can implement into my classroom and home life right away.
This was one of my favorite book studies to date. I feel like I connected to this book on a personal level and that it helped me identify parts of my life that could use some work! I love the self paced curriculum and appreciate the opportunity to complete them on my own time.
I enjoyed the format of the study. When I take a class, I like to get it done somewhat quickly and on my time schedule. I enjoyed not having to post and then wait for others to post so I could respond. I enjoyed not having to wait for an instructor to open the next lesson. I was able to do a section a night and get it accomplished before my next task at school began. (Tonight, as a matter of fact.) As for the book itself, a lot of it resonated with me. I definitely have a martyr complex combined with a superhero complex. However, as a male high school teacher, I felt that there were several spots where I was left out. While the author kept reminding us that we don't need to live up to others' expectations, it was clearly her expectation that I was female and taught in elementary/middle grades. I will grant you that statistically, that would be a logical guess. However, I felt that she could have made some sort of effort for those of us who are outliers.
Thank you for these self-paced classes. They give me opportunities to read new books and watch new videos, but not be stressed by a deadline. This book actually goes with that theme. I have the ability to further educate myself, but on my terms. I enjoyed this book in particular. It spoke to many of the things I struggle with and served as a very good reminder of what is important.
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I really enjoyed this book study. It was an easy read and I've already shared my book with three other colleagues! :)
I really enjoyed Fewer Things, Better! As an ELL teacher and a mom, it was the reminder I needed that I don’t have to do it all but instead just focus on what truly matters. The book gave practical ways to set boundaries and let go of the guilt that often comes with saying no. Some parts felt a little repetitive, but overall, it really helped me refocus. I’d definitely recommend it to other teachers feeling stretched too thin. I also appreciate the self-paced set up to the course. It really helps me to balance the class on top of life's other obligations. Thank you for creating these courses!
I liked the Fewer Things Better course. This was one of those books that made me take a step back and think about how I’m doing life. Between teaching, coaching, and having a little one at home, it’s easy to feel like I’m doing too much. What I liked most was how real and practical it was. I’d definitely recommend this to another teacher, especially someone who’s feeling overwhelmed or trying to find more balance.
I enjoyed this book study and being able to work at my own pace. The layout of the book made it easy to read and there were many practical take aways. I always recommend these book studies to others.
This is one of the best book studies I've ever done! It resonated so much with me and the feelings I have been having the past few years. The reading is so inciteful and had so many practical applications to the lives of teachers. I already have recommended the book to several of my coworkers!
I enjoyed reading this book and recommended it to my sister-in-law, who is also a teacher, before I was done reading it. I even texted a fellow team teacher about some of the things I read as I knew she had finished it prior to me.
I absolutely loved this course and would highly recommend it to other educators. I feel like times have changed and what is expected of us can be a bit too much at time and we just do what is socially to be the social norm. Life gets busier everyday and it so much. I love them mentality of living a "simpler and less cluttered life" to free up space so this book title really spoke to me especially the word "fewer." I have never liked having too much of stuff and found myself happier and able to manage more when there was less. The book was an easy read and I couldn't stop telling my family about all the quotes and stuff I learned. I loved the "Ted Talks" and shared many with my families. One thing that I did not so much enjoy and found it hard to write about was "Why We Do what We Do" by Tony Robbins. Not sure why but didn't find that one motivating. I loved writing the blog posts to remember what I read and try put an action into plan but also felt held back at times knowing it was public. Yet I can see why it is nice to see what others share and get more input from others. This was an amazing book and one I will keep for a long time and hold onto and actually put an action into plan. It was life changing for this new season of my life and gives me hope that I can do so much.
I do like these classes. They give me very good ideas on how to improve my teaching skills. I would like to suggest that you start chunking the class into smaller chapters. It's harder for me when we have to read 3 chapters at a time. Two chapters would be easier for me.
I really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to others, especially those looking for ways to improve their work-life balance. I liked the practical advice that Angela gives and how it can be implemented right away to start seeing noticeable results. I also enjoyed the blog questions that got me thinking about how I can implement Angela’s ideas into my life. If there was anything I didn’t like, I would say that some of the videos were a little long and could possibly use an update as they are several years old.
I enjoyed this book stoludy and glad its part of the group we can choose from. While it's education based it's also very life based. We could afford to read this abd better ourselves fir ourselves and for our family.
The quizzes create accountability, the blog posts encourage digging into an important point of each section, and the videos offer an alternative way to take in and ruminate on supplemental information.
Overall, I thought this book was a healthy, if at times uncomfortable, journey for me. I will try to incorporate some of the suggested strategies in both my professional and personal lives to create more freedom to be intentional about the things that really do matter. Yes, I already have recommended not only the book, but the book study program to a relative of my husband; she is another educator who is interested in doing things well for her students AND for herself.
I've done many book studies and really enjoyed this one especially. I felt the book was very appropriate for teachers trying to do it all and it was a well-written easy read. The Ted Talks give a nice change and help support different ways people talk in information. I took many things away from this study that I will apply to both my work life and personal life. I would definitely recommend this study.
This book has a lot of ideas that can help anyone- not just teachers. The videos were of an appropriate length and the speakers were well-chosen. It's an easy and accessible read with lot of ideas and examples to guide an individual.
I really liked this book and the layout of the course. I like to listen to Ted Talks so that was a bonus for me. I needed this to help me in the coming school year and it gave me factual information to use to be more effective. I am going to recommend it to my coworkers.
I really enjoyed this course and I would recommend it to others. It really got me thinking on how to approach balancing work and home life. I am ready for a change in my current lifestyle and I think this book is exactly what I needed before starting my new job.
I appreciated the time for reading, blogging, and the TED talks. There was enough variety and engagement to keep moving through the course efficiently.
I really enjoyed this book study course! The book was very empowering and got me to plan and initiate changes in my life. I am better equipped with ideas how to balance home and work life. The layout of the course was manageable and easy to follow. I would recommend this book study to a colleague! I wish I had known about this earlier in my career, so I plan to share it with those just starting out as well as though who have taught many years. I plan to do more book studies through Transform Your Classroom!
I really enjoyed this book study. The course is very easy to follow, and I found the book to be interesting and helpful. I hope to implement some of the ideas from the book to my life. I will definitely be recommending it to fellow teachers.
This was honestly one of my favorite book studies as it is clearly writtin wiith wisdom and care. It is applicable to the teacher as well as anyone who needs to find value and worth in themselves and thier time. As teachers, we don't always feel appreciated or understood by administators. Sure, we have the mission statements and the statements of appreciation, but not as much concrete evidence of that care/concern for us as individuals. It is truly up to the teacher to Create these priorities and time management steps for our own well being, in and out of the classroom. Thanks for a great book study. I will recommend this one.
I really enjoyed this book study. I found the book to be an entertaining, easy read with ideas that I can actually take and apply to my personal and professional life. The course was engaging and easy to follow - would recommend!
I would recommend this book study to others. I like the way the book is laid out and the manner in which she covers/explains the content. I like the accompanying videos as well. I will return to it to make an even better schedule for myself.
ReplyDeleteI love how this book is about empowering yourself not only as an educator but as a person in day to day life. I really enjoyed this course and would 110 percent recommend to anyone. I definitely took a lot away from this course that I will continue to use daily.
ReplyDeleteI loved how this book had me thinking about work and home at the same time. Teachers struggle with putting their self-care before others and want to help their students and coworkers succeed. I liked having to think of the Core 5 and put those in line of importance to me. I always hold family and faith together, because it is very important to me to show my family that Jesus is the Key to everything that is important to us. I am very lucky to teach in a religious school and get to talk to the students about Jesus and how he loves us.
ReplyDeleteI liked the book study. I wish there were more active activities to try or more involvement with each other. I understand it is self-led, but I would think having an accountability partner would be beneficial. Also, I don't think there can be complete buy in until these thoughts come from the top down. Until the expectations are relaxed by administrators and parents who expect you to be 'on-call' at all hours, this will not be accepted. Until then the guilt at doing what you truly believe to be right (and I do believe it is) will be difficult. I also liked that this not only applied to my teaching career, but came at an apt time for my husband, who is a transportation director for a different school district drowning in the bus driver crisis. We got to discuss, and I printed out pages 244-245 for both of us to post as a reminder, 'WE have to do whatever it takes, as a school community, not YOU.' All very apt at any time in anyone's career-- you can only do as much as you can do and after that, there will have to be other options, the weight of each student cannot be solely on you-- ask for help, get creative with solutions, but ultimately, understand that sometimes it's all you can do. *sighs in relief* Goodluck, everyone.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this book study. The book itself was easy to read and a good reminder that spending hours outside of school does not determine your worth as a teacher. I think we could all be happier if we took more time for things we enjoy that are more meaningful than hours upon hours of prep time for work.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this book study! I wish I would have done more sooner! It is wonderful the way it relates not only to our school life, but our own personal life. With everyone's busy, busy lives with work, parenting, grandparenting, household, taking care of parents, etc. it is great to have these book studies where you can work at your own pace. This is much needed! I did recommend to a couple of colleagues and they signed up! Thank you for this great study!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book study - it's the first one I've done and I'm excited to do more. I would absolutely recommend this book to friends! I like how it applied not only to the classroom but I was able to challenge myself and take away items for both my professional life as well as to apply with my family. I thought the book was very easy to read and had great take-aways throughout. I enjoyed the Ted talks because they provided another perspective to consider within the same topics. Well done, thanks for letting me be part of this study!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading this book! I think it was a great book for me to read at this stage in my life and career. I enjoyed working on the Book Study when I had time and at my own pace. I thought it was a nice combination of reading, quizzes, blogs and Ted Talks. Thanks for this great Book Study!
ReplyDeleteI greatly enjoyed this course. I liked the chapter quizzes and the self-paced format. I would definitely recommend this to colleagues. I did not know what I was going to do for continuing education credits. Thank you for offering these book studies. I will participate in more.
ReplyDeleteI have already recommended this book study to others! I wish I had read this book sooner in my teaching career. I love the format and self pace of the class.
ReplyDeletePlease post your thoughts about this course below. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like about it? Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book and course. I think it has the potential to make changes in school and teacher culture. It was very helpful to rethink how I have always done things in my life, just because I've always done them a certain way. I also liked the very practical, step by step strategies of evaluating how you spend your time and brainstorming how you can make changes with that. I would definitely recommend this study to a colleague.
I really enjoyed this book study! I enjoyed the topic, ted-talks, and doing the class at my own pace. I have taken several book studies from you, and they're always my #1 reccommendation to coworkers who are needing to renew!
ReplyDeleteI have already shared this book with others. I really enjoyed it. Very good read!
ReplyDeleteI really like this book study. I loved this book. I have already recommended this book and this book study to some colleagues. I really appreciate that the book story is self-paced. It makes it easy to get the work done when I have time.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book study and the Ted Talks that went with it. I thought all of the content was highly engaging, and I never felt like I was reading something redundant or cheesy.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite part of the book study was how realistic the author was about the challenges of teaching, and rather then just listing the challenges as complaints, she offered solutions. She was real and straight to the point about issues. For example, when she wrote about when you have issues one option is to deal with it, another is to subvert the system quietly, or you can make it big and take action. I think as educators, we sometimes fall into the patterns of ungratefulness and complaining, and it was just very refreshing to be reminded that we do this because we love the kids. We made the choice to enter this profession, and we know we are making a difference, and the book really addresses how we do that without losing ourselves in the process.
I appreciated that the course was self-paced and I liked that I was able to complete the course at my own pace. I would 100% recommend this course to a colleague or friend.
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ReplyDeleteI loved this book study and the book! This was the first book study that I did with a book about how to help teachers thrive. Others I've done were
What didn’t you like about it?
I honestly can't think of anything I didn't like about it. I've done several book studies with TYC and have enjoyed each one!
Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
I already have!
I enjoyed this book study and would recommend it to others. I liked how it explained why we as teachers experience burn out and then gave us ways to prioritize our time. I liked that she laid out how we should choose what is most important to us and make sure we focus on those things to be better at home and work.
ReplyDeleteI liked this book study. The book itself was an easy read and one that I felt was relatable. This course wasn't too demanding, but I did feel I adequately applied the things that I read. I would recommend this book study to someone else.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this course! It not only opened my eyes to things in my career but also to my life outside of teaching. There are many things I will take with me from this course. I will be recommending this book to some of my colleagues and friends!
ReplyDeleteI liked this book study! I liked how this made me think about work and home balance. The book was easy to read and a good reminder that there must be a work and home balance. I think we could all be happier if we took more time for things we enjoy. I learned self- care is important to succeed. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this book study. I don't know if I learned so many new things, but the things I read made me think! It is good to be reminded of all the thoughts the book talked about. Even when we get older, it is good to ask ourself questions that we might not think so much about from day to day. Thank you for the reminders and getting me to ask myself some well needed questions! I feel refreshed!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book study. It made me stop and think about how I spend my time, and how I can enrich it. So much of what she said I did know, but how she said it validates my feelings on my time. I appreciate knowing that there is a good balance between our job in the school and our home life. I would definately recommend it it to others. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the book, the book study is at your own pace and this book many many valid points. I would recommend this book to my fellow teachers.
ReplyDeleteI have done many of the Book Studies and this has been my favorite read, so far. I like the book studies because they are self-paced. I can work on it when I have time and only need to worry about the end date. I have already recommended the book to my colleagues and look forward to the conversations we can have as a staff.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book paired with this course from Transform Your Classroom. I have already recommended this book and the book study to many coworkers and other educators. I learned a lot from the book study and I am excited to continue applying what was learned in my life and my teaching career.
ReplyDeleteI think this book is one that you have to read with the intention of adapting some of the principles to your own set of values and beliefs. It has many good thoughts but I also disagreed with some of the principles or ideas as they were stated as more of an absolute.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this book study, it is the first one I've done. I like the format of self paced to accomplish tasks when you have time. I enjoyed the Ted Talks, I felt they matched the book well and added a different view to the course than just the book.
ReplyDeleteI liked this book study because there are a lot of things I can use in my personal life, it is not just geared to the classroom. I felt like the book was an easy read. I also enjoyed the speakers on the Ted Talks. One of my colleagues lent the book to me, she is waiting for me to return it to her so she can take the course!
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ReplyDeleteI liked the book. It was relatable to everyone. Appreciated the self-pace and consistency on the tasks. Ted talks were manageable length of time.
What didn’t you like about it?
Tony Robbins video wasn’t my favorite to watch.
Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
Yes, this book is something I have been talking about at work and sharing some of the information to help others.
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ReplyDeleteIt was enjoyable. It pointed out that we are really in charge of more aspects of our work environment than what we sometimes think. I thought for the most part the videos were a good supplement to the book and helped to enhance the reading. I have already recommended this book study to a colleague.
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ReplyDeleteI love these courses and credit offerings from Transform Your Classroom and USF, but this book was not one of my favorites. I really enjoy the set-up of the class with the TED-Talks, quizzes, and blogs. It's comprehensive, and I love that I can work at my own pace. I just didn't love the book topic, and I struggle with this topic in educator professional development. But, overall, the set-up of the course is very effective and helpful in advancing my personal PD.
This book study was top-notch. The book really brought some important self-care priorities to mind while reading. I would definitely recommend this to a colleague; actually I already have. 🙂Thanks again for a great book study!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love and appreciate the book studies that are offered through Transform Your Classroom. I was introduced to Angela Watson while completing one of the podcast, and dove right into this book. Her words of wisdom carried over into this book and provided tangible things to make life "easier". I will continue to recommend these book studies!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the simplicity of the author's ideas to simplify my life. There were many practical things that I can incorporate into my life in order to relieve the stress of life. The 5 steps to aligning daily life with your priorities is one thing that I will definitely work on and incorporate into my life.
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I really enjoyed this book and will suggest to other teachers to read it. It is easy to understand and read. I would do things differently now. My five steps I will be trying. There were many things that could be incorporated in classroom as well as personal like.
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ReplyDeleteThis book study was easy to read and I like how it was self-paced. It gave me a lot of things to think about as far as how I manage my time and how I prioritize things in my life. I would definitely recommend it to others!
What did you like about it?
ReplyDeleteI really appreciated how the book made me reflect on my own habits and reminded me of the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. It was practical, relatable, and written in a way that felt encouraging rather than preachy. I also liked the chance to connect with others during the study and hear different perspectives.
What didn’t you like about it?
One thing I didn’t like was the TED Talk Why We Do What We Do by Tony Robbins. While the message itself had some good points, I felt that he swore way too much, and it didn’t add anything meaningful to what he was trying to say. In fact, it was kind of distracting and took away from the overall impact of his message.
Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?
Yes, I would definitely recommend it—especially to educators who are feeling burned out or overwhelmed. It’s a helpful reminder that taking care of ourselves isn’t selfish; it’s necessary for us to show up fully for our students and loved ones.
Thank you for this wonderful course!
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and even doing the coursework. I appreciate that it's self-paced and easy to finish even with limited chunks of time. It felt like an appropriate amount of work for earning one credit, without being too overwhelming. I enjoyed the mix of quizzes, discussion posts, and reading/TED Talks. It was nice to have the videos mixed in for a bit of variety. I also love that this book in particular is applicable not only for teaching, but in all areas of life!
One thing I would change about the course is the final TED Talk by Tony Robbins. I thought the other talks were interesting and applicable to the course overall, but I had a hard time figuring out how his fits in. I think it's a good idea in theory, to look at why we do what we do, but the way he presents it just ends up being way too overwhelming and distracting. I had a hard time following what he was saying, even after listening multiple times.
Overall, I appreciated this course and would absolutely recommend it to a friend.
I liked this book study and certainly will recommend it to others. I feel this book helped me decide to stay in education. I learned that it's okay to leave school at school vs. spending countless hours of "off time" focused on school; statement of "working for free" hit home! Write down my Core 5 so I visually see my priorities in my life is a game changer.
ReplyDeleteI would recommend this book study to my colleagues. It is hard as a specials teacher for lower elementary to find courses and books that have true value for my subject and age group that I teach. I found this book and course had a lot of valuable and practical information that I feel I can implement into my classroom and home life right away.
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ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorite book studies to date. I feel like I connected to this book on a personal level and that it helped me identify parts of my life that could use some work! I love the self paced curriculum and appreciate the opportunity to complete them on my own time.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the format of the study. When I take a class, I like to get it done somewhat quickly and on my time schedule. I enjoyed not having to post and then wait for others to post so I could respond. I enjoyed not having to wait for an instructor to open the next lesson. I was able to do a section a night and get it accomplished before my next task at school began. (Tonight, as a matter of fact.)
ReplyDeleteAs for the book itself, a lot of it resonated with me. I definitely have a martyr complex combined with a superhero complex. However, as a male high school teacher, I felt that there were several spots where I was left out. While the author kept reminding us that we don't need to live up to others' expectations, it was clearly her expectation that I was female and taught in elementary/middle grades. I will grant you that statistically, that would be a logical guess. However, I felt that she could have made some sort of effort for those of us who are outliers.
Thank you for these self-paced classes. They give me opportunities to read new books and watch new videos, but not be stressed by a deadline. This book actually goes with that theme. I have the ability to further educate myself, but on my terms. I enjoyed this book in particular. It spoke to many of the things I struggle with and served as a very good reminder of what is important.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book study. It was an easy read and I've already shared my book with three other colleagues! :)
I really enjoyed Fewer Things, Better! As an ELL teacher and a mom, it was the reminder I needed that I don’t have to do it all but instead just focus on what truly matters. The book gave practical ways to set boundaries and let go of the guilt that often comes with saying no. Some parts felt a little repetitive, but overall, it really helped me refocus. I’d definitely recommend it to other teachers feeling stretched too thin. I also appreciate the self-paced set up to the course. It really helps me to balance the class on top of life's other obligations. Thank you for creating these courses!
ReplyDeleteI liked the Fewer Things Better course. This was one of those books that made me take a step back and think about how I’m doing life. Between teaching, coaching, and having a little one at home, it’s easy to feel like I’m doing too much. What I liked most was how real and practical it was. I’d definitely recommend this to another teacher, especially someone who’s feeling overwhelmed or trying to find more balance.
ReplyDeleteI liked the book. Good information. I would recommend this book to others. Have already given some of the information to others.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this book study and being able to work at my own pace. The layout of the book made it easy to read and there were many practical take aways. I always recommend these book studies to others.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best book studies I've ever done! It resonated so much with me and the feelings I have been having the past few years. The reading is so inciteful and had so many practical applications to the lives of teachers. I already have recommended the book to several of my coworkers!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this book and recommended it to my sister-in-law, who is also a teacher, before I was done reading it. I even texted a fellow team teacher about some of the things I read as I knew she had finished it prior to me.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this course and would highly recommend it to other educators. I feel like times have changed and what is expected of us can be a bit too much at time and we just do what is socially to be the social norm. Life gets busier everyday and it so much. I love them mentality of living a "simpler and less cluttered life" to free up space so this book title really spoke to me especially the word "fewer." I have never liked having too much of stuff and found myself happier and able to manage more when there was less. The book was an easy read and I couldn't stop telling my family about all the quotes and stuff I learned. I loved the "Ted Talks" and shared many with my families. One thing that I did not so much enjoy and found it hard to write about was "Why We Do what We Do" by Tony Robbins. Not sure why but didn't find that one motivating. I loved writing the blog posts to remember what I read and try put an action into plan but also felt held back at times knowing it was public. Yet I can see why it is nice to see what others share and get more input from others. This was an amazing book and one I will keep for a long time and hold onto and actually put an action into plan. It was life changing for this new season of my life and gives me hope that I can do so much.
ReplyDeleteI do like these classes. They give me very good ideas on how to improve my teaching skills. I would like to suggest that you start chunking the class into smaller chapters. It's harder for me when we have to read 3 chapters at a time. Two chapters would be easier for me.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to others, especially those looking for ways to improve their work-life balance. I liked the practical advice that Angela gives and how it can be implemented right away to start seeing noticeable results. I also enjoyed the blog questions that got me thinking about how I can implement Angela’s ideas into my life. If there was anything I didn’t like, I would say that some of the videos were a little long and could possibly use an update as they are several years old.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this book stoludy and glad its part of the group we can choose from. While it's education based it's also very life based. We could afford to read this abd better ourselves fir ourselves and for our family.
ReplyDeleteThe quizzes create accountability, the blog posts encourage digging into an important point of each section, and the videos offer an alternative way to take in and ruminate on supplemental information.
ReplyDeleteOverall, I thought this book was a healthy, if at times uncomfortable, journey for me. I will try to incorporate some of the suggested strategies in both my professional and personal lives to create more freedom to be intentional about the things that really do matter. Yes, I already have recommended not only the book, but the book study program to a relative of my husband; she is another educator who is interested in doing things well for her students AND for herself.
Thanks for an insightful, enjoyable program!
I really liked this bookstudy and found it easy to read - I often sent passages to my co workers because I could see where we often felt hte same.
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ReplyDeleteI've done many book studies and really enjoyed this one especially. I felt the book was very appropriate for teachers trying to do it all and it was a well-written easy read. The Ted Talks give a nice change and help support different ways people talk in information. I took many things away from this study that I will apply to both my work life and personal life. I would definitely recommend this study.
This book has a lot of ideas that can help anyone- not just teachers. The videos were of an appropriate length and the speakers were well-chosen. It's an easy and accessible read with lot of ideas and examples to guide an individual.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this book and the layout of the course. I like to listen to Ted Talks so that was a bonus for me. I needed this to help me in the coming school year and it gave me factual information to use to be more effective. I am going to recommend it to my coworkers.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this course and I would recommend it to others. It really got me thinking on how to approach balancing work and home life. I am ready for a change in my current lifestyle and I think this book is exactly what I needed before starting my new job.
ReplyDeleteI appreciated the time for reading, blogging, and the TED talks. There was enough variety and engagement to keep moving through the course efficiently.
I really enjoyed this book study course! The book was very empowering and got me to plan and initiate changes in my life. I am better equipped with ideas how to balance home and work life. The layout of the course was manageable and easy to follow. I would recommend this book study to a colleague! I wish I had known about this earlier in my career, so I plan to share it with those just starting out as well as though who have taught many years. I plan to do more book studies through Transform Your Classroom!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book study. The course is very easy to follow, and I found the book to be interesting and helpful. I hope to implement some of the ideas from the book to my life. I will definitely be recommending it to fellow teachers.
ReplyDeleteThis was honestly one of my favorite book studies as it is clearly writtin wiith wisdom and care. It is applicable to the teacher as well as anyone who needs to find value and worth in themselves and thier time. As teachers, we don't always feel appreciated or understood by administators. Sure, we have the mission statements and the statements of appreciation, but not as much concrete evidence of that care/concern for us as individuals. It is truly up to the teacher to Create these priorities and time management steps for our own well being, in and out of the classroom. Thanks for a great book study. I will recommend this one.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book study. I found the book to be an entertaining, easy read with ideas that I can actually take and apply to my personal and professional life. The course was engaging and easy to follow - would recommend!
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