the encouragement lounge: Finish Strong -- Strategy Four

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Finish Strong -- Strategy Four - Take Breaks

Exams, papers, presentations -- end of the semester is demanding, no doubt. In the midst of all of this preparation and work, remember to take breaks. When you are on deadline, those breaks probably need to be brief -- a short walk, a short phone call with a friend, a quick trip to get a snack, whatever. Breaks are important, they help you be more effective over the long term, by helping you maintain your focus and energy.

Cheering you on!

Harriet

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UnknownDecember 16, 2009 at 12:42 AM
I love this picture! :)
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Working adult students, on my mind...

I hope this blog will be helpful to friends and others involved in a variety of endeavors. However, I created the blog with students in mind and continue to develop it with that specific group as my focus.

I believe that with the increase in evening, weekend, and low-residency programs, students are working more and more in isolation. If we were all full-time students on campus, we would have the informal support that comes with being able to go down the hall and talk with a colleague, etc. But instead, we are working late nights and weekends at home in front of the laptop.

With that in mind, I hope the encouragement lounge provides brief moments of respite and energizing connection. This does not at all replace valuable face-to-face contact. Many aspects of the academic journey can only be addressed via in-depth conversations with colleagues and teachers. And I would always rather sit down and talk with someone than to communicate online. Nonetheless, my aim is to give you one more channel for quick hits of support.