• 90: The Overwhelmed Teacher’s Guide to Simplifying Back-to-School
    Aug 8 2024

    Join Sam as she shares essential tips for teachers and busy parents preparing for the new school year. Discover effective strategies to maximize your time, including starting small, utilizing block scheduling, and leveraging help from students or family members. Simplify your to-do list and reduce overwhelm with practical advice on maintaining décor, organizing your spaces, and delegating tasks. Perfect for those looking to find peace and efficiency before the hectic school term begins.

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    21 mins
  • Back to Basics: 15 Simple System Tweaks I'm Making for the New School Year
    Jul 26 2024

    Welcome back to the Simple Systems with Sam podcast! After a brief hiatus, Sam returns with fresh insights and practical steps to simplify various aspects of life for busy teachers and moms. Kicking off Season 2, this episode dives into 15 simple systems geared towards making the school year and home life more efficient. From restructuring classroom policies and organizing supplies to personal habits like healthier snacks and dedicated Kindle time, Sam shares actionable strategies to reduce overwhelm and optimize time and energy. Tune in for tips on creating a more organized and balanced life, both in and out of the classroom!

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    28 mins
  • 88: Help! I Fell off the Productivity Wagon!
    Oct 25 2023

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    17 mins
  • 87: The Personal CEO Mindset
    Oct 16 2023

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    16 mins
  • 86: 3 Variations of Batching to Make it Work for You
    Sep 27 2023

    Batching is such a "trendy" productivity tip... but it doesn't work for me. Instead, I take the idea of batching and turn it into something that works for the everyday teacher, mom, and busy woman.

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    16 mins
  • 85: Thriving in a B- Lifestyle
    Sep 10 2023

    When you're an overachiever or a perfectionist, you are putting so much stress onto your life, when really, a B- lifestyle is the cure.

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    21 mins
  • 84: 5 Ways to Add Visual Organization and Reduce Stress
    Sep 3 2023

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    21 mins
  • 83: Resetting Routines for Back To School or A New Season
    Aug 25 2023

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    17 mins