Timeline And Resource Guide For Mentors

FEBRUARY CHECKLIST AND RESOURCES

“ The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.” Benjamin Disraeli

Hopefully you have managed to stay healthy and warm as the cold weather descended and the yearbook work heated up in January! February can be a stressful month as everyone realizes they have been working on the book for at least six months now and there are only about two months left to the final deadline! Right now, the number one thing to do with your mentee this month is encourage them. Everyone gets a little anxious, frustrated and even depressed this month. There still seems to be so much to do. The kids’ commitment seems to be waning. And to top it off, you must start seriously thinking about recruiting for next year. Simply remind your mentee that they are doing a great job, we all struggle, the book will get done and it will be amazing! I know I needed that encouragement every year. Beyond encouragement, share any or all of what follows here with your mentee. FEBRUARY CHECKLIST Here are some considerations to pass on your mentee for February. Don’t forget the importance of self-care. At the top of the list this time of year is to be sure and take care of yourself first. You and your family should always be your top priority. Somehow the book will always get done. Breathe. Take a yoga class. Go for a hike. Often when you seem to be the busiest is the very best time to get away from it all. Lock your ladder. At this point in the year, be sure you know what will be on every page of the book and when it can be completed. You should be able to zero in on all that needs to be done and know the process it will take to get there. Make your final page submission plan. List the pages you still must complete. Map out on your staff calendar the exact days they can be completed. Set your deadlines.

Communicate together. All this planning needs to be done with your editors. Hopefully you all are meeting together regularly, but if you are not, carve out time together to plan the next two months. AND RESOURCES

FEBRUARY CHECKLIST

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