During this academic year, part of the plan to keep our campus community safe during COVID has been the elimination of breaks during the semester. Fall break disappeared, and students stayed on campus until Thanksgiving, after which the rest of the semester was virtual. No spring break either, but we do have tomorrow off in observance of Good Friday.
A day off, which also means a three-day weekend. It's been a long time coming, and I'm determined to use it well. Here are three guidelines I've set for myself to make that happen.
Don't overbook. The temptation to catch up on everything can be intense. Luckily, this time around, I've waited so long for a break that I'm happy to set aside the "have to" list in favor of the "want to" list, which brings me to....
Do the things you want to do. This may or may not include school work, just to lighten the load, but will definitely include sleeping in, writing and serious puttering.
Throw in a little organizing so the sense of calm continues. For me, organizing is on the "want to" list. Not only do I enjoy it, but the benefits it offers linger long after I've finished.
Too often, in our productivity-driven society, we create a to-do list for our downtime that rivals the ones we make on a day-to-day basis, but time off is time to recharge. And, when we do it right, the effects linger beyond the day off.
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