the encouragement lounge: Work habits and structures -- try to stick with what works

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Work habits and structures -- try to stick with what works

This time of year, when life sometimes gets extra hectic, we may abandon the work habits that are good for us and simply hustle to get everything done. I get that, and in some ways, it can be a useful strategy. For one, you might be having to fit school work in between many other family and work commitments.

As much as possible though, I encourage you to stick with work habits and structures that you know are effective. If you need a work space that is quiet, then take a few extra minutes to seek that out. If you work best early in the morning, try to continue to carve out time for school work in the early a.m. Taking that extra time or making that extra effort to work in ways and spaces that you know work well for you, may make you more efficient in the long run.

Cheering you on in your work!
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.