Are you sure that working longer hours means being more effective? That's a trap! Oftentimes we try to do as much as we can until we hit a point of exhaustion, which doesn't mean we're being productive. In this episode, Angela Watson and I talk about how to minimize the amount of time spent working in order to focus on goals and be effective. She also discloses why innovation and creativity are necessary to achieve success in the classroom. Angela thinks that teachers should work a maximum of 40 hours a week and take care of their own health and wellbeing. Listen carefully to her advice on how to create work balance and take control of your time. Let's dive in!Angela is a productivity and mindset specialist, author, and motivational speaker for educators. She is National Board Certified and has a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, along with 11 years of classroom teaching experience and over a decade of experience as an instructional coach. Angela believes in challenging the narrative of the overworked and unappreciated "super teacher." Angela has supported countless teachers in choosing a new identity for themselves which is healthy and focused on what matters most.Key Highlights: [00:01 - 08:46] Educators Struggle to Balance Work and Family LifeAngela share her background and workHow to help people who want to take control of their time and work fewer hoursThe importance of creating work-life balance and reducing the workloads they face[08:47 - 16:38] How to Transition from 60 Hours a Week to 40 Hours a Week You need to have a mindset of intentionality and disassociate the number of hours worked with effectivenessWhy simplify, streamline and eliminate are keyYou should set a target number for your workweek [16:39 - 20:21] How to Simplify Your Tasks When Working a 40 Hour WeekPeople assume that things have to be done a certain way because that's the way they've seen other people do itWhat you should do when something you're required to do is time-consumingAngela shares one action that someone who wants to move towards a 40 hours week educator can implement [20:22 - 23:53] Closing SegmentDecide in advance how much you're going to work and get real with yourselfLet’s Connect! Want to connect with Angela? Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Make sure to visit Truth for Teachers, a collective of educators who collaborate around a shared set of values and purpose! You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to check out the Healthy Wealthy Educators website to learn more about different strategies to achieve your career and lifestyle goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.LEAVE A REVIEW! Your ratings and r