Are you ready? Spring 2024 Semester is almost over! Oh My! Are you where you want to be in your classes? Time is ticking away, fast and furiously, as far as I can see! Personally, I'm at the semi-nervous-overwhelmed-absolute-freak-out stage!! So many deadlines!!
How do we maintain our focus as the end of the semester nears? First of all, remember to just breathe!! Seriously! Easier said than done, I know! But, while we are creating masterpieces of work, we have to remember to get up and stretch, take a walk, grab a bite to eat, or even just go outside for a few minutes and BREATHE...Our sanity depends on it and our quality of work does too! Getting our lessons completed by the deadline is hard enough, but I know a lot of us have other things that we are trying to accomplish as well: jobs, family, and life in general. It can get overwhelming, and a person can feel like the Great Meltdown is right around the corner!
Just remember, while you are focusing on all those things, don't forget to focus on how YOU are doing. Don't skip meals, or opportunities to get some fresh air. Take a walk or even spend a couple of minutes chatting with a friend about how chaotic everything is; you will find that you are not alone! Lots of others are feeling the pressure to get things done! It's spring, the weather is getting nicer, and more outdoor events are popping up, as well as the spring flowers. So don't forget to take care of yourself. Oh, and don't forget to SLEEP when you can! It's difficult to keep up with everything, but it is so important, and you are the one in control of these things! If you don't take time to care for yourself, no one is going to do it for you, and that quality of work you want to be so high is going to fall...down...and that's not what anyone wants. So, take that five to ten-minute break and recharge! Your body will thank you, and those around you will thank you! It's possible to get all of your work done and feel good about it, but you have to take care of yourself! YOU CAN DO THIS! I have to remind myself many times throughout the day, I understand! But in the long run, when the semester is over, and all of your hard work has paid off, you will even thank yourself! These little things make a huge difference!
Life is busy, it's hectic, and it can stress us out when we're trying to focus on several things at the same time.
Our creativity seems to stall, and our attitudes can really use an adjustment, but it is up to us to make that adjustment!
It's totally worth it, though; that break can inspire us and give us a new perspective on our work...And it makes us nicer humans, too. BONUS! We could all use some nicer interaction among our fellow human beings. So, take that deep breath in, hold it a second or two, slowly let it out, and get back to work! You got this! Best wishes to everyone! It's been a great semester but also a trying one for lots of us. Keep that in mind, take care of yourself, and remember, we're all trying to get to that finish line. That "place" we saw in our heads at the beginning of the semester, and we will get there! We may not "be there yet," but it's on its way, and we're almost there!! Good luck, everyone!!
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