Creative productivity doesn’t just help your students ace “the test.” It equips them to ace life . Technology gives us the freedom and ability to create and consume more today than at any other point in history. That means that, as teachers, administrators, students—heck, as humans—we stay busy. Keeping track of time, data, and ideas, not to mention assignments, can sometimes seem impossible. And if you struggle with organization and efficiency, just imagine how much more your students may be struggling to keep up with life’s daily demands. In Creatively Productive , Lisa Johnson shows you how to . . . Devise individualized plans for personal and student organization - Manage time more effectively and get more done - Choose the best note-taking styles and strategies for you and your students - Set and track goals—and avoid procrastination - Teach students how to use reflection for personal and academic purposes - Boost reading retention—and so much more! Equip your students with skills and resources they need to succeed in life. "Lisa presents us a remarkable gift wrapped in alliteration and authenticity, vulnerability and hard truths. Part memoir, part how-to manual, and part pure magic, we learn how to put ourselves, our students, and our loved ones in a better place to succeed--simply by approaching our day-to-day learning experiences with more intention, more purpose, and substantially more whimsy. Lisa doesn't just suggest these ideals, she embodies them--and thus we can place ourselves in her capable words." --Dan Ryder , education director, Success & Innovation Center at Mt. Blue Campus, Farmington, ME " Creatively Productive is energized calmness. It offers readers a joy-filled journey into a more organized life that celebrates purpose and prioritizes customized processes and reflection. Through stories from the classroom and explored ideas from her own questions and adventures in learning and in life, Lisa invites educators to be curious, creative, and connected. Packed with practical tips, detailed steps for implementation, and ready-to-explore templates, Creatively Productive is a great addition for any educator's book shelf!" --Dr. Jennifer Williams , education strategist at Participate; professor, Saint Leo University, Clearwater, FL "I've been a fan of Lisa Johnson's work since I discovered her Instagram account a year ago. Her creative note-taking and colorful organization ideas have inspired me to be more intentional in this area. In a day and age where distractions are at an all-time high, Creatively Productive unlocks the secrets of tackling the time wasters and clutter in our busy lives. Full of practical examples, eye-catching photos, and ingenious ideas, this book will be an invaluable resource for students, educators, parents, writers, and creatives!" --Julie Campbell , award-winning journalist and freelance writer, Indianapolis, IN "This is more than a book; it is a guide you can dive back into whenever you need support, redirection, refocus, and ideas. Lisa has beautifully shared and inspires you to take your note-taking, organization, planning, and reflection to an entirely new level. Each section leaves you inspired and reflecting along with some great starting points ofbest practice with your learners. This book is like a good hug--some-thing you'll go back to because it just feels that good." --Tami Brewster, elementary generalist, English Montreal School Board "This is a must-have book for any educator or individual who seeks to better their craft or their quality of life! Lisa Johnson does a superb job of providing rich resources, relevant examples, and creative ideas on how to effectively use technology to establish order out of the chaos in one's life. The duality of this book allows educators to teach their students necessary organizational skills using technology, and it can provide individuals a process for individual reflection and self-improvement in a unique and interesting way." --Vickie Bauerle , retired principal and clinical assistant professor, University of Texas, Austin, TX This book is meant to be a love letter and a guidebook to the perennial, to things that matter, have mattered, and will continue to matter. This book is also deeply personal, as I share many of my own insights, projects, processes, and stories. To stay true to this theme, I thought I would hack the old author biography a bit. Sure, biographies are perennial, but they do evolve and grow in different ways. And as this book has a firm foundation in journaling and reflection, I thought you might appreciate this format:- What is your favorite book?  Hands down, the Outlander series. I have adored Diana Gabaldon, Claire, and Jamie for twenty years.- What is something not everyone knows about you?  Most people know that I love Blue October. Few people know that I was actually in their music video for "The Chills," which was filmed in San Marcos, Texas.- What are your favorite pe