The Monthly Log: Timeline and Intentions

September 12, 2025 · 11 min

About this episode

Matt Renwick shares key journaling tools and intentions for success to improve outcomes for teachers and students.

In this video demonstration, I share key journaling tools - simple tracking tools and intentions for success - to start my month. The ultimate goal is improving outcomes for teachers and students. That includes a sense of well-being, not just achievement. When others feel supported and successful, so do I as a coach and a leader. A written explanation is also available below if you prefer to read vs. watch. Page 1: Monthly Timeline This idea comes from The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll. It is a calendar for the month in a list format. On the first page of the month in a dot journal, I document one thing I did each day that stood out to me. For example, yesterday (Monday, September 1st, or “1M”), I took a tour of a stone cottage with my family with a realtor. It’s not a calendar; I don’t typically add planned events ahead of time unless they are important. That’s what my digital calendar is for. The function of the timeline comes after you add your activities. It’s a tool for reflection. During weekly and monthly reviews (which I will share more about next month), I examine how I am spending my time and make changes if I am not happy with my actions. One way to facilitate…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Renwick

Topics covered

journaling
teacher well-being
reflection
time management
personal development

Keywords

journaling tools
monthly timeline
teacher success
personal commitments
reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Bullet Journal Method