Are you constantly juggling emails, student crises, and endless paperwork, feeling like there’s NEVER enough time in the day? I think most of you feel this way! That’s why I invited Kaci Ranger on the podcast to talk about practical time management strategies designed specifically for school counselors. We cover simple, effective ways to create structure in your day, set boundaries, and use digital tools to lighten your mental load.

Kaci shares actionable tips that make organization feel doable, whether you’re just starting your counseling career or looking to refine your existing systems. From setting up an ideal schedule to taming your inbox, we discuss strategies that help you take control of your time and focus on what truly matters - supporting your students. And the best part? These tweaks don’t require learning complicated software or overhauling everything at once. They’re small, strategic changes that can make a big difference in how you manage your workload.

So, where will you start? Maybe it’s setting up a simple request form, limiting your email checks, or finally putting your ideal schedule into action. Whatever it is, I’d love to hear about it! Send me a DM on Instagram and let me know which tips you’re implementing first. And don’t forget to share this episode with your co-counselors. These time management strategies are even more powerful when you put them into practice as a team!

Resources Mentioned:

• Podcast: Episode 44, Owning Your Time Management By Using Your Calendar
• Podcast: Episode 103, Rachel Davis Shows Us How to Reclaim Our Schedule With a Time Audit
• Podcast: Episode 106, Increase Your Job Satisfaction by Setting and Keeping Boundaries: Here’s How!
• More episodes on time management
• Leave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts

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Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode156