This year I am going to....

jadis96 · #1 08-08-2006, 05:33 PM

as a teacher this is the start of my "year" so I am doing a resolution. This year I am going to be more positive and work on managing my stress level.

Anyone else want to add something they are working on or want to try to work on?

KSUViolet06 · #2 08-08-2006, 05:48 PM

Jadis96-good topic!

*As a graduating senior, I'm going set an example to the new members of my chapter.

*I'm going to get accepted to my top choice Masters program.

*I'm going to do more community service (preferably through CASA and my local department of children's services).

sigma3 · #3 08-09-2006, 07:09 PM

I'm going to start working out on a regular basis.

I'm going to donate money to my chapter and try harder to stay in touch with the actives.

jadis96 · #4 08-10-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sigma3

I'm going to start working out on a regular basis.

I'm going to donate money to my chapter and try harder to stay in touch with the actives.

Hey not to sound random, but I just noticed you are in Louisville. I live in New Albany. Maybe I know you!! Are you in the Louisville Alum Chpater?

ShyViolet · #5 08-12-2006, 04:48 AM

-- I will make the second year of my PhD even more productive than the first, even though my supervisors said they were pleased with what I'd done so far. I am determined to graduate on time with the final three letters to complete the set.

(Come on 2008!)

-- I will not be afraid of the staff at the Archivio di Stato in Venice - they may be rude and unhelpful, but by God they will help me. Likewise for any other Italian state archive, or grumpy library staff in general.

-- I will stop feeling guilty for taking a day off or going on holiday. Resting one's mind is important for productivity (am suffering from major academic overload after a research trip).

-- Will sleep more, and try to cut back on caffeine consumption. Though I do love my coffee... Mmm.

Great topic, jadis!

Cheers,
Laura

jadis96 · #6 08-13-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ShyViolet

-- I will stop feeling guilty for taking a day off or going on holiday. Resting one's mind is important for productivity (am suffering from major academic overload after a research trip).

Laura I think this is something we all need to work on! When did it start feeling like a bad thing to take a day off for your mental health?