the encouragement lounge: Motivation tip

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Motivation tip - plan a getaway!

A few of my students have mentioned that they have planned trips or something special for either mid-semester break or the end of the academic year. I encourage all of us to do this -- plan some sort of getaway! Whether it's dinner and a movie out or an afternoon of shopping, or a weekend at the beach... plan something special, a treat for yourself! This gives you something to look forward to during these long winter months and as continue working hard in your classes. Think of something fun and put it on the schedule!

Cheering you on!

Harriet

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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.