Weekly Planner September 15 - September 21, 2025
Weekly Big 3
- Building Knowledge – Finish and send YAWP AI article (or at least reach “final draft” ready for feedback)
- Building Network/Contracts – Be available and supportive of SFUSD, CASA, Judge Memorial teachers — especially at scheduled times, but other times each day as well.
- Life Balance – Be fully present during travel/vacation time with Marcie (schedule daily tech-free activities or protected blocks)
Monday 09/15/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Travel day -- one can't understimate the packing, travel, shopping... just getting set up.
2. Dr. Rebecca Horst is coming to TTT and I got the announcement out this afternoon:
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
DAILY WIN
We invite you to meet Dr. Rachel Horst with us on Wednesday evening, September 17th at 8E/7C/6M/5P. We'll be meeting in Kumospace.com/youthvoices.
At TTT we've been engaged in a collaborative inquiry that seeks to move beyond binary thinking about AI. See: TTT 09.03.2025 Fear and Awe: Making Sense of Generative AI Through Metaphor.
This week we have invited Dr. Rachel Horst, a digital literacy scholar and educator from The University of British Columbia to continue this conversation. Her many projects and research initiatives provide fresh ways to imagine what it means to read, write, and think with, about, and against AI, particularly through frameworks that emphasize entanglement, creativity, and futures-oriented literacies.
Invite a colleague and join our conversation to explore some of the subtleties of AI in education.
Some things we might explore with Dr. Horst
Entangled Dimensions of AI Literacy: Dr. Horst’s recent framework, widely referenced in education and EdTech circles, helps educators recognize how AI literacy is always contextually embedded—never neutral, but always entangled with values, histories, bodies, and pedagogies. See "Why AI Literacy?"
Digital Arts-Based Inquiry: Her ongoing collaborations include projects like PhoneMe, a platform for sharing and collaborating on multimodal, place-based poetry as a way to explore digital and algorithmic literacies. See Enhancing Relationality through Poetic Engagement with PhoneMe: Transmodal Contexts and Interpretive Agency
Posthumanist Methods: Dr. Horst’s research and teaching draw on posthumanist methods, encouraging teachers and students to use AI tools in playful, experimental, and even “disobedient” ways—highlighting not just what these technologies can do, but how they provoke new forms of creativity, uncertainty, and ethical reflection. See Research creation with genAI
We hope you can join Dr. Rachel Horst on Wednesday evening, September 17th at 8E/7C/6M/5P. We'll be meeting in Kumospace.com/youthvoices. Come help us make space for wonder, ambiguity, and discomfort around AI. Join our efforts to help educators move beyond binary debates toward collaborative, futures-oriented, and justice-centered approaches to AI technology in literacy and writing.
Tuesday 09/16/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
Morning bike ride with Marcie 12 miles
Afternoon walk with Marcie 2.5 miles
Today's Bluesky post
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Set up 3 Senior English classes for SFIHS Anna Yeung amd Heather Wallace and added Nineteen eighty-four to each class. Meeting with Anna postponed unil Thursday at 4:45 (daughter ill)
2. Meeting with David Cole about OpenAI Grove proposal, moving along with Iva Koberg, and the wireframe.
3. Re-invited people to join us on TTT with Rachel Horst
OTHER TASKS
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Getting Nineteen eight-four set up for Anna Yeung was a win I think. We'll see on Thursday.
Wednesday 09/17/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
Trip to the doctor with Marcie in the morning
We played pickleball in the late afternoon.
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. 2:30 Meeting with Peter Haun and David Cole - updated agenda
2. 3:15 Meeting with Debbie Abilock RE: Leap into the Future of School Libraries
3. 8:00 TTT with Dr. Rachel Horst
OTHER TASKS
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DAILY WIN
The meeting with Peter Haun went amazingly well. He left with new ideas for annotating text and came with proposals for how to rech out to his colleagues at CASA.
TTT was about as good as it gets in terms of conversation and building knowledge and the response of Dr. Rachel Horst was really warm.
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Machinic Ecologies:
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The drawings of human/ai thoughtforms are from this piece:
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The paper I was talking about: Dishon, G. (2024). From Monsters to Mazes: Sociotechnical Imaginaries of AI Between Frankenstein and Kafka. Postdigital Science and Education, 6(3), 962–977. https://doi.org/10.1007/
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Finally, I thought you might be interested in this tool I built to imagine and write about the future (near and far, human and other-than-human): https://www.rachelhorst.ca/
creative-futures/
Thursday 09/18/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Met with David Cole -- clarity on applying for OpenAI Grove
2. 4:45 A lot of ideas worth following up on after our meeting with Anna Cheung, a librarian in SFUSD
3. Interesting follow-up that David did here, and I did here.
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
DAILY WIN
Meeting with Anna Cheung and David Cole.
Friday 09/19/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Marcie and took a walk in the morning
2. We ruturned to NYC to go to a shiva for a friend who lost her mother.
3. I had a conversation with Elaine Avidon, explaining to her my chapter on coaching in the Age of AI.
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
DAILY WIN
Saturday 09/20/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
Bluesky post
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
1. Returned from NYC
2. Went to an art show in Germantown
3. Went to a concert at the Barn.
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
Internet was down.
DAILY WIN
Sunday 09/21/2025
Morning Ritual | Workday Startup Ritual | Workday Shutdown Ritual | Evening Ritual
Morning run 2.54 miles.
DAILY BIG 3 List your 3 most important tasks.
Started reflecting.
OTHER TASKS
NOTES
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Section One: AFTER-ACTION REVIEW
Let’s start by looking back before we look ahead. This week, you mentioned “lots bubbling up and little resolution or completion.” That’s a real feeling—sometimes the energy is in motion but the finish lines are elusive. Let’s get specific so you can name what did go right.
1. List 3-5 of your biggest wins from this week.
From your notes, I see several moments that could count as wins:
- You navigated travel and logistics for an eventful week.
- You got out a major announcement about Dr. Rachel Horst coming to TTT—and saw strong engagement.
- You set up Senior English classes and added Nineteen Eighty-Four for teachers at SFIHS, despite last-minute changes.
- Your meeting with Peter Haun sparked creativity and concrete next steps for CASA collaboration.
- The TTT session with Dr. Rachel Horst was not only well-attended but generated meaningful conversation and positive feedback from her afterward.
Among these—or perhaps others not listed—what stands out to you personally as your top 3–5 biggest wins? These could be professional accomplishments, personal habits kept alive (like those walks/runs or rituals), breakthrough moments in conversations, or even just things you managed despite the swirl of unfinished business.
Please list your 3–5 biggest wins from this week, in your own words.
What comes to mind first when you think about the question of “biggest wins” this week? Is it about progress on projects, connections made with others, self-care routines maintained—or something else entirely?
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Thank you for sharing your wins. I’m hearing that, despite the many moving parts and shifting schedules this week, you felt a sense of accomplishment from both tangible progress (like setting up those Senior English classes and launching Dr. Rachel Horst’s TTT announcement) and meaningful interactions (such as the energizing CASA meeting with Peter Haun and the resonance from Dr. Horst’s session). It also sounds like keeping up with your rituals or routines—walks, runs, even reflection—mattered to you amidst all the activity.
When you think about these “biggest wins,” what impact did they have on your sense of momentum or fulfillment? Did any surprise you in how satisfying they felt—or reveal something new about what motivates or sustains you during a busy week?
Would you like to continue to Section One: Weekly Big 3 Progress, or expand more on this part first?
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Great, let’s move ahead to the next part of Section One:
2. How far did you get on your Weekly Big 3? (Add a percentage to each goal.)
Looking at your week, you tackled some ambitious priorities each day. Now, let’s zoom out and evaluate the “Weekly Big 3”—your three most important objectives for the entire week.
If you had specific Big 3 goals set for this week, what were they? For each one, please estimate your progress as a percentage (e.g., “TTT session organized and delivered – 100%”). If your weekly focus shifted throughout the week or was more emergent, use what stands out in hindsight as your three main priorities.
Please list your top three objectives for this past week and add an estimated completion percentage next to each.
As you reflect on these “Weekly Big 3,” do any stand out as moving more smoothly or getting further than expected? Which ones felt trickier or needed more time/energy than anticipated?
Ready to fill in your Weekly Big 3 with those percentages—or do you want to talk through how you choose/define them first?
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Thank you for sharing your Weekly Big 3 and the honest breakdown of progress:
1. Building Knowledge – Finish and send YAWP AI article (or at least reach “final draft” ready for feedback): 0%
2. Building Network/Contracts – Be available and supportive of SFUSD, CASA, Judge Memorial teachers — especially at scheduled times, but other times each day as well: 50%
3. Life Balance – Be fully present during travel/vacation time with Marcie (schedule daily tech-free activities or protected blocks): 80%
Here’s what I’m hearing: The YAWP AI article didn’t move forward this week—and you’re feeling that gap. You did make solid progress on supporting teachers and networking, though there’s still some follow-up (contracts/connections) to be done. On the life balance side, you managed to carve out presence and tech-free space with Marcie much of the time—though a few meetings crept in.
When you look at these percentages connected to your Weekly Big 3 goals, which one catches your attention most? Is there a pattern or takeaway that stands out about how your week played out versus what you’d intended? Are any of these results surprising—or do they fit with how things felt in real time?
Would you like to keep exploring Section One by discussing “What worked? What didn’t? Why?”—or pause here to dig deeper into your reflections on goal progress first?
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Let’s keep the forward motion by diving into the next prompt for Section One:
3. What worked? What didn’t? Why?
Looking back, think about your actions and intentions around each of your Weekly Big 3 (and anything else that felt meaningful). Where did you feel traction—what strategies or circumstances helped you move forward, even partially? On the flip side, what obstacles got in the way this week—whether internal (focus, motivation) or external (schedule changes, tech issues, unexpected obligations)?
No need to over-analyze—just a few sentences on what clicked and what fell short for you this time around.
As you consider “what worked” and “what didn’t,” do any recurring themes pop up about how your energy flows during busy weeks or when multiple priorities compete? Anything surprising stand out when you look at both success and struggle side by side?
Ready to reflect on what worked—and just as importantly, what didn’t—or do you want more prompts before writing it out?
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Thanks for laying out those honest reflections. I’m hearing a few themes in your “what worked/what didn’t” thinking:
- Presence and life balance worked well because you scheduled protected time with Marcie, but meetings and unfinished tasks sometimes intruded.
- Networking/support happened because you made yourself available at key moments—especially for teachers (even when schedules shifted)—but sustaining momentum across all groups was tough.
- The writing goal didn’t move, maybe due to lack of protected or energized blocks of time, or attention getting pulled by more urgent relationship-based tasks.
You’re noticing that energy flows towards people and events that are immediate or relational, while long-form solo creative work can get squeezed out on busy weeks—especially when travel/logistics are swirling too. There’s also something here about how routines (walks, runs) help anchor you, but the less structured goals (like writing) tend to drift without active fences around them.
What do these patterns suggest about how you might approach next week differently? Are there small tweaks that could help protect space for the work that matters most to you—even if it’s not the most “urgent” thing clamoring for your attention?
Would you like to continue exploring Section One (“What will you continue or change?”), or pause here and dig deeper into any of these insights first?
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Let’s move to the final part of Section One:
4. What will you continue or change?
Given all you’ve noticed about what worked and what didn’t with your Weekly Big 3—and your broader experience this past week—what specific habits, strategies, or experiments do you want to carry forward? Is there anything you’d like to tweak, stop, or double-down on?
For example, maybe continuing to protect “presence” time—while also creating clearer blocks for deep work (like writing)—could shift things. Or perhaps you’re thinking of changing how you batch meetings or set boundaries around travel/urgent requests so that solo goals don’t always come last.
What’s one practice you’ll absolutely keep—and one thing you’ll experiment with changing—in response to what this week taught you?
Would you like to share your thoughts on what you’ll continue or change—or do you want more examples before responding?
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Thanks for your thoughtful response about what you want to continue and what you’d like to shift. I’m hearing that you value keeping boundaries for presence and relationships—especially with Marcie—and that you notice how routines anchor your week, even when everything is in motion. You’re also identifying a need to actively protect time for deep work like writing, maybe by setting calendar blocks or clearer “do not disturb” fences.
There seems to be a recognition in your answer that relational/urgent work comes naturally, but solo creative projects require more intentional structure—especially during busy or travel-heavy weeks.
When you think about concretely making these changes (like scheduling focused writing time), what could get in the way? What might help you hold those boundaries—an external accountability partner, reminders, specific rituals before/after deep work—or something else entirely?
Would you like to go on to Section Two: Goal Review & List Sweep—or would it help to brainstorm more about how to put these “continue/change” intentions into practice in real time?
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Section Two: GOAL REVIEW & LIST SWEEP
Let’s shift into a more tactical mode and review your goals, lists, and task management systems. This is about creating clarity so the week ahead feels organized—not overwhelming.
1. Review your goals, lists, and notes, and update your task manager.
– GOAL REVIEW
– DELEGATED & DEFERRED TASKS
– DAILY NOTES
– TASK MANAGER
What are your current top goals (work or personal)? Are there any delegated items you need to check up on—or tasks you’ve been deferring that may need to be deleted, scheduled, or reframed? As you look over notes from daily reflections and updates in your task manager (paper or digital), which items still matter most?
Take a moment to sweep through all your open loops—goals, projects-in-progress, sticky notes on your desk, flagged emails—and let me know what stands out as needing an update or reset for next week.
How does it feel to review everything together like this? Are there surprises—tasks that don’t “spark joy,” things ready for closure/deletion—or reminders of priorities that got lost in the shuffle?
Would you like to share what surfaced as you did this Goal Review & List Sweep—or do you want some examples/tips about streamlining first?
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– GOAL REVIEW
I must prioritize — find daily work time — for the YAWP AI article. I also have my touchstone meetup on Wednesday evening at TTT. And I’m still on a work vacation with Marcie.
– DELEGATED & DEFERRED TASKS
It’s worth noting that I’m behind on getting to the YAWP AI article (again) and I want to prioritize this.
– DAILY NOTES
I read things… I just need to stop and out up a Bluesky post once in a while.
– TASK MANAGER
I am putting Bodega Dreams up for Jessica Hernandez-Speer at P.U.L.S.E.
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Thank you for getting specific and honest in your Goal Review & List Sweep. Here’s what I’m hearing:
- GOAL REVIEW: Your main writing project—the YAWP AI article—needs to move up on your daily priorities, even while you’re balancing meaningful commitments (TTT Wednesday) and honoring the ongoing “work vacation” with Marcie.
- DELEGATED & DEFERRED TASKS: You’re naming again that the YAWP article keeps getting postponed, but you want to break that pattern this week.
- DAILY NOTES: You stay intellectually engaged (reading/thinking), but sharing those reflections outward (like through a Bluesky post) slips unless it’s intentional.
- TASK MANAGER: There’s a practical action step—getting Bodega Dreams set up for Jessica Hernandez-Speer at P.U.L.S.E.—that needs to be logged and executed.
I sense some productive tension here: competing goals, creative output versus relationship/presence, and “thinking time” versus externalizing/sharing. You seem aware of what matters most but are also feeling the squeeze from context-switching and travel.
When you look over this sweep, which open loop or recurring theme feels like it would bring the most relief or satisfaction if you made real progress next week? Is there anything in your system (task manager, calendar habits) that needs an upgrade—or is it mostly about guarding your focus/time?
Would you like to continue on to Section Three: Streaktracker now—or do you want help brainstorming systems or tweaks before we move forward?
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Let’s continue on with Section Three:
Section Three: STREAKTRACKER
This is where you take a step back and look at your habit-goal progress. Consistency matters more than perfection—so even partial streaks or “almost” wins are worth tracking.
Track your habit-goal progress for the week (score 1–7 for each):
List up to seven daily/weekly habits or routines that you’re aiming to keep alive (examples: morning ritual, daily walk/run, Bluesky post, focused work block, tech-free dinner, read for fun, end-of-day reflection). For each one, give yourself a score from 1 (barely happened) to 7 (kept every day).
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How do these streaks line up with what felt most energizing—or most challenging—in your week? Where did consistency feel easy? Where was it tough?
Would you like to fill in your Streaktracker now—or would some examples/ideas about tracking habits help before you respond?
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Section Three: STREAKTRACKER
Let’s shift gears to habit-building. The Streaktracker is all about those small, repeatable actions that anchor your week—whether they’re personal (movement, sleep), relational (daily check-in with Marcie), or tied to your work/hustle (e.g., Bluesky post, writing sprints).
1. Track your habit-goal progress (rate each 1 – 7 for the past week):
- List up to seven daily/weekly habits or routines you care about right now—anything from “Morning Ritual,” “Daily Walk/Run,” and “Bluesky Post” to “Read for Growth” or “Focused Writing Block.”
- For each habit/routine, give yourself a score from 1–7 (number of days you kept the streak this week).
Example:
- Morning Ritual — 5
- Daily Walk/Run — 6
- Bluesky Post — 2
- Protected Writing Block — 0
What were your key habits/routines this week—and how many days did you keep each streak alive?
Would you like to jot down what comes to mind in terms of your main streaks—or do you want help brainstorming which ones are most worth tracking right now?
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- Morning Ritual — 2
- Daily Walk/Run — 2
- Bluesky Post — 2
- Protected Writing Block — 0
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Thanks for tallying up your Streaktracker for the week:
- Morning Ritual — 2
- Daily Walk/Run — 2
- Bluesky Post — 2
- Protected Writing Block — 0
I’m noticing that you kept some consistency on movement and sharing (walks/runs, Bluesky posts), even though routines were interrupted by travel and shifting schedules. The “Protected Writing Block” stayed at zero—echoing what you’ve seen in your goal/timesweep reflections.
When you look at these streak numbers, how do they land with you? Are there any habits here that feel especially worth protecting next week—or is there a new ritual or micro-habit you’d like to experiment with to help anchor yourself during work-vacation mode?
Would you like to see Section Four: Rejuvenation next, or expand further on habit streaks first?
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Section Four: REJUVENATION
Let’s take a breath and focus on the “energy well”—the rest, fuel, and connection you need to support your work and life.
1. Identify 3 ways to sleep, eat, move, connect, or relax a bit better this week. Then schedule them in.
- These can be small tweaks (e.g., “earlier bedtime three nights,” “one tech-free meal with Marcie,” “midday walk/stretch”) or fresh experiments (“phone off for two hours after dinner,” “try out a new running route”).
- The point isn’t perfection—it’s intentionality.
What are three ways you could recharge—sleeping, eating, moving, connecting, or unwinding—a little more deeply this coming week?
Which dimension (rest/movement/nutrition/connection/play) feels most depleted for you right now—and which one do you feel most drawn to boost as you look ahead?
Would you like to jot down your three Rejuvenation intentions—or do you want some inspiration/examples first?
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You want to double down on movement and connection—specifically, morning and afternoon walks/hikes/bike rides with Marcie during your work vacation. That’s very intentional, weaving rest and relationship right into your daily rhythm instead of letting them get sidelined.
I’m hearing that these activities aren’t just about physical wellness—they’re also a relational anchor for you in a week where “work” and “vacation” blur together. There’s something restorative in the shared movement, especially as you’re both navigating busy schedules.
When you imagine holding this commitment—morning and afternoon every day—what could make it easier (e.g., planning routes in advance, blocking calendar time), or what obstacles might pop up? Are there ways to gently protect this ritual even when other plans or urgencies threaten to crowd it out?
Would you like to keep going to the next part of Rejuvenation (identifying two more ways to recharge/schedule them), or do you want help brainstorming how to make this daily movement routine more “stickable”?
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Let’s keep the positive momentum by rounding out your Rejuvenation plan for the week:
You’ve set a clear intention to do morning and afternoon walks/hikes/bike rides with Marcie every day during your work vacation.
Now, let’s add two more ways—big or small—to recharge your energy, support connection, or nurture your body/mind.
Some options could be:
- Scheduling one “no devices at dinner” meal each day for deeper conversation.
- Committing to a 10-minute mindful stretch or breathing break after lunch.
- Setting an earlier wind-down time at night (even just twice this week).
- Planning one tech-free hour before bed for reading or reflecting together.
What are two other simple changes or experiments you’d like to try this week—either around rest, nutrition, unwinding, or social time?
When you consider these next two possibilities, which feel most appealing right now? Is there anything you’ve been curious about adding—or that usually helps when things start to feel scattered?
Would you like to jot down two more Rejuvenation commitments now—or do you want some specific examples/inspiration tailored to what recharges you best?
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Once you add your two additional Rejuvenation practices, you’ll have a balanced trio of self-care and connection strategies for the week. Remember, these don’t have to be grand gestures—sometimes small shifts create the biggest ripple.
To recap, so far you want:
- Morning and afternoon walks/hikes/bike rides with Marcie every day.
What are your next two? If it helps, here’s a quick brainstorm based on your work-vacation context:
- Try a nightly “digital sunset”—turn off devices 30 minutes before bed for unwinding or reading.
- Make one meal each day an “enjoy slowly” moment (no multitasking—just savoring food and conversation).
- Schedule a midday check-in with yourself: jot three things you’re grateful for or proud of so far that day.
- Carve out one solo hour this week just for wandering or reflecting outdoors (no agenda).
What feels like it would most genuinely recharge you alongside those daily shared movement rituals?
Ready to share your next two Rejuvenation intentions—or do you want more tailored ideas? If you’re set, go ahead and list them! Or let me know if you’d like more examples or to discuss what tends to help restore your energy best during work-vacation mode.
Would you like to move forward once you’ve added them?
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Section Five: WEEKLY OVERVIEW
Let’s zoom out and sketch the landscape of your upcoming week. This is about getting proactive—making sure what matters most (projects, events, self-care) is visible and has a place on your calendar.
1. Review the upcoming week and mark commitments on the 7-day view below.
- EVENTS: What meetings, gatherings, or special occasions are locked in?
- PROJECTS: Which major deliverables or deadlines need focus?
- TASKS: What must get done this week (even if it isn’t “Big 3” worthy)?
- OTHER COMMITMENTS: Any travel, family time, appointments, etc.?
What’s already scheduled—and what do you want to intentionally make space for? Are there places where you can preemptively protect time blocks for deep work or rest?
Would you like to walk through your main events/projects/tasks for each day—or pause to brainstorm how best to structure your week so priorities and rejuvenation both show up? Let me know if you’re ready to fill out your Weekly Overview or want tips on calendar-blocking/defending time!
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Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:00 Meeting about NCTE with Sam, Bonnee, and Barrett
Wednesday: 2:30 – 3:15 Meeting with Peter and his director C.J. with David Cole
Wednesday: 8:00 – 9:00 TTT RE: From Monsters to Mazes: Sociotechnical Imaginaries of AI Between Frankenstein and Kafka
Thursday: 1:35 – 2:25 Meeting with Heather and David Cole
Friday: 4:30 – 5:15 Bob Montgomery and David Cole RE: WestEd
Friday evening to Sunday morning with the Ryan and Alissandra and Sam and Claire
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Thanks for mapping out your key events and commitments for the week! Here’s what I’m seeing in your Weekly Overview:
Tuesday
- 5:00–6:00 pm — Meeting about NCTE with Sam, Bonnee, and Barrett
Wednesday
- 2:30–3:15 pm — Meeting with Peter and his director C.J. (with David Cole)
- 8:00–9:00 pm — TTT session “From Monsters to Mazes” (AI/Frankenstein/Kafka)
Thursday
- 1:35–2:25 pm — Meeting with Heather and David Cole
Friday
- 4:30–5:15 pm — Bob Montgomery & David Cole re WestEd
- Friday evening to Sunday morning: Time set aside with Ryan & Alissandra, Sam & Claire
This is a full but intentional calendar—anchored by relational meetings, a major TTT event, and a protected weekend for personal connection.
As you look at these blocks, do you see space where you can proactively schedule focused work or self-care between events? Are there places you feel tension—like too many back-to-backs or not enough buffer—or does this flow feel doable?
Would you like to move on to Section Six (Weekly Big 3) now—or pause here to do some time-blocking or talk through ways to protect space around these scheduled pieces?
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Section Six: WEEKLY BIG 3
Now that you’ve mapped your week and reviewed what’s on deck, let’s clarify your Weekly Big 3: the three most important objectives—personal or professional—you want to accomplish in the days ahead.
Based on your current goals, projects, and calendar, what are your Weekly Big 3 for this coming week?
- These can be deliverables (e.g., “Reach final draft of YAWP AI article”), relationship-based (“Fully present during weekend gathering with Ryan & Alissandra”), or habit-driven (“Protect a writing block twice this week”).
- Try to choose the three things that—if completed—will make next week feel successful and meaningful.
Which priorities are rising to the top for you as you look at what’s coming? Are there any shifts in focus based on how last week went, or is there something brand new demanding attention?
Would you like to share your Weekly Big 3 for this week—or do you want help narrowing them down before moving forward?
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1. Building Knowledge – Add to the draft fir YAWP AI article.
2. Building Network/Contracts – Be available and supportive of SFUSD, CASA, Judge Memorial teachers — especially at scheduled times, but other times each day as well.
3. Life Balance – Be fully present during travel/vacation time with Marcie (schedule daily tech-free activities or protected blocks)
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Thank you for locking in your Weekly Big 3:
1. Building Knowledge – Add to the draft for YAWP AI article.
2. Building Network/Contracts – Be available and supportive of SFUSD, CASA, Judge Memorial teachers—especially at scheduled times, but also as needed each day.
3. Life Balance – Be fully present during travel/vacation time with Marcie (schedule daily tech-free activities or protected blocks).
What stands out is how these echo last week’s focus—but now with renewed clarity about the realities of your schedule and energy flows. You’re doubling down on incremental progress (“add to the draft,” not all or nothing), holding presence as a non-negotiable, and continuing to show up for your teaching network.
As you look at this new Weekly Big 3 in light of everything else on your calendar—meetings, TTT event, personal commitments—which objective feels like it will require the most intentionality to accomplish? Are any in danger of being edged out by meetings or urgent demands—or does setting them here help anchor them more firmly?
Would you like to move forward and see Section Seven: Weekly Planner, where we’ll map these Big 3 into each day—or pause here if you want to refine further?
Let me know if you’d like to continue!
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Section Seven: WEEKLY PLANNER
Now it’s time to bring your intentions down to the daily level—integrating those Weekly Big 3 (and key meetings/events) into a day-by-day plan. This helps you spot pinch points, protect focus blocks, and build in rejuvenation on purpose.
Here’s a sample template for mapping your days:
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Eve:- TTT “From Monsters to Mazes” session
THURSDAY</ b="">
< li >< b > Morning : < / b > Movement or tech – free breakfast w / Marcie
< br />< b > Early Afternoon :< / b > Follow – up emails + check in w / Heather & David Cole( 1 : 35 – 2 : 25 )
< br />- Quick progress add to YAWP AI draft( even if brief! )
< br />< b > Evening :</ b > Rejuvenation — walk , reading , reflection
</ ul >
< b > FRIDAY < / b >
< ul >
< li >< b > Morning :</ b > Plan next week ’ s top priorities ; movement break
< br />< strong > 4 : 30 – 5 : 15 pm:< / strong > Bob Montgomery & David Cole RE WestEd
< br />- Pack up for weekend gathering( Life Balance )
</ ul >
< b > SATURDAY – SUNDAY </ b >
< ul >
< li >< strong > Week end focus :</ strong >< i > Be fully present during time w/ Ryan , Alissandra , Sam & Claire( Life Balance ) — schedule tech – free windows as possible.< / i ></ li >
- Optional morning movement each day
- No pressure to write unless inspired — just capture ideas if they spark up
</ ul >How does this daily breakdown feel? Does it help clarify where your Weekly Big 3 fit in—and spotlight any places you need stronger boundaries or more breathing room? Would you like suggestions for further “calendar defense,” micro-habits, or ways to celebrate small wins throughout the week?
Let me know what tweaks you’d make—or if you’re ready for a quick recap and next steps!
Would you like a summary of all sections so far, more detail on refining your daily plan, or do you want tips about troubleshooting when the week gets busy?
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