By. Brian Platzer and Abby Freirerich Students love nothing more than being “done.” The sense of relief we educators see when a test is turned in or recess has arrived is unmistakable. Adults can relate: Who doesn’t enjoy the feeling of completing a project or being freed from a meeting? But as you know, your student’s eagerness to be done often causes…
5 Lessons To Make The Most Of Working From Home By Julie Niehoff Even before COVID-19 hit, 4.7 million Americans worked from home. And now that number is astronomical, as many have been forced to stay home—some indefinitely, depending on their work situation. But with this new normal, chances are good that even when COVID-19 has truly subsided, many companies will…
10 Ways To Use Working Remotely Or Self-Quarantining As An Opportunity As we all face the reality of being unable to go to work, school or events or gather in normal ways due to the coronavirus pandemic, we can reframe our time at home as an opportunity to take stock and to tackle some projects we’ve put off. This perspective,…
In the last week, the recent spread of COVID-19 has and continues to disrupt life on-campus — from study abroad programs being canceled to universities switching to online classes, and in some cases, having students move off-campus. If your usual class schedule has changed drastically, it can feel overwhelming, especially if this is your first time taking online classes. If you’re feeling stressed or anxious about…
Every year, it feels like spring break comes right when we need it. As we run into the second semester slump, finding the motivation to keep chasing your goals can get harder and harder. With finals coming up and another year about to be completed, it can feel totally overwhelming. However, there is no reason why you can’t refresh your…
For every college graduate who finds a job immediately after they walk across the stage, there’s another who made it their plan to attend graduate school. If you’re someone who always had grad school as your plan, there’s a chance that you still aren’t quite sure what you’re walking into or what you’ll need. While it may be difficult to…
As soon as the first snow touches the ground, curling up in bed and watching Netflix has NEVER sounded better. While it is absolutely necessary to give yourself all the TLC you need in the colder months, it’s also super easy to get off track when it comes to your goals and productivity! Luckily, salvation comes right when you need it:…
Winter break usually means three things: sleeping in, no schedules, and lots of hot chocolate. After a long semester, who would want to do anything other than relax? Whether your break is 2 weeks or over a month long, it helps to go in with one goal in mind to accomplish! To give you a head start, here are four…
Sometimes that first hour of being awake has so much influence on your attitude the rest of the day that when you don’t start it off right, your entire day can go downhill. However, a relaxing morning routine that wakes you up and makes you excited to start the day can help immensely. With these little changes to your morning routine, you…
When women become mothers, they usually have two options: Go back to work or stay home with the little one. It can be tough to feel inspired when you’re thrown back into (or continue to remain in) a 40-hour workweek that isn’t flexible. Luckily, you can create better working options (and a happier life in general) for yourself, starting with your mindset. Here…
