November Newsletter: Staying Organized While Working from Home + Homeschooling Tips
November Newsletter: Staying Organized While Working from Home + Homeschooling Tips
Hi Dedicated Divas!
As we step into November, it’s the perfect time to get re-energized and organized before the holidays kick in. This month, we're focusing on essential tools to stay organized while working from home, plus a few homeschooling tips to help balance learning and life during this busy season.
🖥️ Essential Apps & Tools for Staying Organized While Working from Home
Here are some top picks to keep you on track with work tasks and homeschooling!
Time Management Tools
Trello: Visually organize your tasks with boards, making it easy to prioritize and track projects.
Google Calendar: Block out time for work, homeschool, and self-care. Color-code tasks for an at-a-glance view.
Focus@Will: Try this tool to help keep distractions at bay with music designed to improve focus.
Productivity Boosters
Notion: An all-in-one app for taking notes, planning projects, and organizing tasks.
RescueTime: Tracks time spent on apps and websites, helping to identify areas where you might get distracted.
Forest: Need to focus? This app gamifies productivity by “growing” a forest with each successful focus session.
Communication & Collaboration Tools
Slack: Keep work conversations organized by channels and topics, so nothing gets lost.
Zoom & Google Meet: Essential for virtual meetings and team check-ins. Try Google Meet for easy scheduling through Google Calendar.
Krisp: Cancels out background noise during calls – great for moms with busy households!
Quick Tip: Combining tools like Toggl (for time tracking) with Trello helps you see how long tasks take, making planning easier.
📚 Homeschooling Focus: November Schedule Tips
November is a busy month with the holidays approaching, so here’s how to keep homeschooling structured yet flexible:
Flexible Planning: Account for extra free days around Thanksgiving. Aim for core goals, but keep projects loose, so they fit around the holiday schedule.
Holiday-Themed Learning: Use the season to teach through fun activities like gratitude journaling, historical lessons about Thanksgiving, or DIY crafts that blend art and math.
Cozy Learning Days: Set up special themed days like “Cozy Book Day” or “History & Hot Cocoa” to keep learning fun as the weather cools down.
📅 November Freebie: Work-from-Home & Homeschooling Planner
To keep things running smoothly, download our November Planner – designed to balance work tasks with homeschooling schedules. Here’s what’s included:
Daily Planner for work and homeschool tasks
Focus Hours section to plan deep work sessions
Family Activity ideas for the holiday season
*Planner coming up soon*
🌟 Success Story: Balancing Work & Homeschool
This month, I’m excited to share a story from one of our readers, [Reader’s Name], who managed to create a work-and-homeschool balance that works for her family. From setting clear boundaries to finding joy in small wins, her journey shows that balance is possible!
Would you like to share your success story? Reply to this email – I’d love to hear from you!
🧹 November Challenge: Declutter Your Digital Workspace
Let’s take a day this month to tidy up our digital spaces. Here’s a quick checklist to help:
Organize your email into folders and delete old messages.
Set up project folders in Google Drive or Dropbox.
Create desktop shortcuts for frequently used apps and files.
💡 A Final Note: Embrace Progress, Not Perfection
As we move closer to the end of the year, remember that progress matters more than perfection. Set one small goal to wrap up the month on a high note, and celebrate every step you take toward it!
Stay fabulous and keep pushing toward your goals, Divas!
Warmly,
Dedicated Diva