QT: Master Your To-Do List with This Small Adjustment

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QT: Master Your To-Do List with This Small Adjustment

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Nov 18, 2019

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Are you overwhelmed by your mile long to-do list? Discover a simple framework that will help you focus on what matters most and feel better about what you’ve accomplished (all without taking any more time out of your day).

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Nov 18, 2019

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In the Teach 4 the Heart podcast, Linda Kardamis will give you the ideas & inspiration you need to overcome your teaching challenges & make a lasting difference in your students’ lives. Designed for Christian teachers in both public and private schools, Teach 4 the Heart strives to present every discussion from a Biblical perspective.

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#18 (Balance & Productivity): 8 Reasons You Can’t Keep Up this Pace (and what to do about it): Many teachers have convinced themselves that they must keep giving until there’s nothing less, but that is not a good idea. In this 6th episode of the Balance & Productivity season, we’re discussing why you can’t keep up a frantic pace and... by Teach 4 the Heart
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