the encouragement lounge: Feeling stuck?

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Feeling stuck?

Today's message is a simple message of encouragement. If you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I understand (at least some version of these things). I've been there and know that it can be very difficult, particularly when school is just one of the things you are juggling.

The best way to get moving again is to select one thing... something that seems doable or interesting... it might even be something simple like locating articles online that you need and printing them, or answering just the first part of an essay question, or read the shortest article on your list.

Do something, anything.... and it will get you moving. Do one thing today, and another tomorrow, and soon you will begin to build some momentum.

You can do it!

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.