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New Year's Goals
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Hi Reader! As I've mentioned before, I do strategic planning retreats and quarterly planning sessions. I also do regular weekly reviews using my Full Focus Planner. I've just finished up creating my big goals for the upcoming year. My word of the year is ELEVATE!I'm going to Elevate myself as a scholar, faculty success coach, and balanced person by:
Based on this post, I'm trying to add some fun to my year as well. Can you help me brainstorm some good ideas? I'm considering 50 fancy deserts, or 50 coffee dates, or 50 new drink flavors. Hit reply and let me know what fun thing I could try to get 50 of this year! Interested in Elevating your writing?I've had a fellow faculty member reach out about scheduling a writing retreat this semester. Would you be interested? Tentatively, it would be Wednesday evening through Sunday lunch. I haven't locked in a location or dates yet. I'm thinking Mid-March (maybe March 19-23). I'm looking for a picturesque setting that has a major airport nearby. If you're possibly interested, click here to let me know! or hit reply to this email with your preferences. Keep Exploring! PS: As a reminder, I'm a human who loves to read your messages. So, feel free to shoot me a message and let me know your word of the year, your goals, your 50 fun things, or your writing retreat ideas!
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Kimberly J. Hale, Faculty Success Coach
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Monday Motivation Kimberly J. HaleFaculty Success Coach Yay! It's time for a new academic year. My classes begin next week. What about you? I always spend this week before classes begin setting up my semester for success. I try to get as much done this week for my classes as possible so that it's smooth(er) sailing during the rest of the term when the unexpected inevitably happens. Action Steps Determine your Areas of responsibility Reflect on your Practices Create an ideal week Coordinate...
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