The Professor's Week in Review: A Journal for Weekly Reflections on The Higher Ed Experience (Fillable PDF Edition)

The Professor’s Week in Review: A Guided Journal for Higher Educators

Downloadable, Fillable PDF Version

The demands of academia, coupled with the challenges of adulting, can leave you feeling drained, static, and unfulfilled—even when you’re constantly on the go. That’s why The Professor's Week in Review was created: to help you pause, reflect, and recharge through the power of journaling.

Journaling has been shown to boost mood, reduce stress, enhance creativity, and even improve sleep. It promotes mindfulness, increases self-awareness, and helps you identify negative thought patterns—empowering you to show up as your best self in and out of the classroom.

This fillable PDF version of the journal allows you to conveniently reflect on your higher ed journey each week—right from your device. With 16 weeks of guided prompts, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on six key areas:

• Wins: Celebrate your victories, big or small.
• Concerns: Identify challenges and frustrations.
• Approaches: Reflect on your instructional strategies.
• Lessons (Learned): Capture meaningful takeaways.
• Action Plan: Outline steps for future improvement.
• Gratitude: Acknowledge what you’re thankful for.

What’s Included in the PDF:

• Welcome & Getting Started: Tips for maximizing your journaling experience.
• 16 Weekly Reflection Pages: Structured prompts for meaningful self-assessment.
• Closing the Semester: Reflect on your overall growth and experiences.
• New Semester Hopes: Set intentions for the next academic term.
• Resources & Checklists (9 pages): Dedicated pages for self-care, professional development, research interests, and faculty and committee meetings.

Incorporating weekly journaling into your routine will help you track your progress, manage stress, and cultivate a more fulfilling academic career.

✅ Download the PDF today and start keeping a record of your higher ed journey—one reflection at a time.

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