Lisa Johnson - Creatively Productive: Essential Skills for Tackling Time Wasters, Clearing the Clutter and Succeeding in School and 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 succeedsimply by approaching our day-to-day learning experiences with more intention, more purpose, and substantially more whimsy. Lisa doesnt just suggest these ideals, she embodies themand thus we can place ourselves in her capable words.

Dan Ryder, education director, Success & Innovation Center at Mt. Blue Campus, Farmington, ME

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 of best practice with your learners. This book is like a good hugsomething youll go back to because it just feels that good.

Tami Brewster, elementary generalist, English Montreal School Board

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 educators book shelf!

Dr. Jennifer Williams, education strategist at Participate; professor, Saint Leo University, Clearwater, FL

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 ones 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

Lisas enthusiasm for being productive in the most creative way possible shines through in this book. Creatively Productive is full of ideas, examples, and most importantly, inspiration. In particular, I love the convergence of digital and analog technology and the recognition that there is more than one correct path on the road to being successful.

Julie Willcott, educator, Kennebec Valley Community College, Fairfield, ME

Ive been a fan of Lisa Johnsons 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

Lisa does an outstanding job of providing useful and timely information on being productive. If you are looking for effective ways to organize yourself or your students, Lisa provides a plethora of ideas that are both digital and analog. This book is a must-have to help readers understand the greatness of being organized in all avenues of life.

Andrea Keller, middle school librarian, Lamar Middle School, Irving, TX

I love the conversational style in Lisas writing. With all of the pop culture linking and references, I found myself LOL-ing or saying, Right?! The end of each chapter has how-to application of its content. Every teacher or instructional coach should own this book.

Erin Barnes, principal, Epic Charter School, Tulsa, OK

Creatively Productive is a fabulous book that provides educators with everything they need to help students be successful. With heart and humor, Lisa Johnson has captured the importance of teaching students that staying organized is essential to being successful in class as well as in life. From note-taking to calendaring, bullet journaling to sketch-noting, Lisa shares tons of powerful, impactful strategies and digital tools that take organization to the next level.

Charlotte Dolat, instructional coach, Alamo Heights High School, San Antonio, TX

Wow! Creatively Productive is an idea-filled book on topics such as goal-setting, organization, productivity, habit-tracking, positive procrastination, and so much more. There are immediate takeaways for students, teachers, and anyone looking to hone their time and organizational skills. Lisa Johnson offers visual examples as well as core content connections that teachers can use with their students right away.

Becky Calzada, library services coordinator, Leander ISD, Leander, TX

Lisa Johnsons new book places emphasis on the transferable skills that are essential for students of all ages. If you follow Lisa on social media or have heard her speak, you already know her passion for bullet journaling and finding a balance between analog and digital. In Creatively Productive, youll learn actionable information and find resources to push your thinking as an educator!