This is what 2 weeks’ worth of ungraded papers looks like. This stack weighs 9 pounds! So in case you think teachers are meanies who can’t wait to ruin your carefree existence, let me assure you that we have our share of homework as well. Do you mind if I share a little of what I’ve learned?

1. Start now. If I put this off until Sunday night, I’m doomed. If I set aside time to do a little each day, I’m a much happier person.

2. Do the fun stuff first! Seriously. Don’t save your easiest work as a reward for the end, use it as an incentive to begin. Once you’re mental gears are cranked up and humming along, tackle the harder work.

3. Pray. The God of the Universe cares about each little sparrow and the hair on your head. Your homework and my paper-grading also come under His providential care. I begin by asking for wisdom and sound judgment, but (surprise!) I also pray for you. I rejoice with you over each beautifully written sentence and each correct answer.

4. Focus. Turn off the email, facebook, twitter, and texts. You can only do one thing at a time.

5. Set a timer. When it goes off, get up and walk around. Reward yourself with 5 minutes of fun time. Now you can check facebook! Please don’t complain about all your homework though.

Posted: 09|16|09 at 2:32 pm. Filed under: Uncategorized.
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