Just wondering...
Those nontraditional students either in summer school or working VERY hard to get money for school right now (or finishing up their studies for the Spring), I want to ask them something.
Are you working without any breaks? Is that your style, to keep on keeping on, NEVER taking a break or a vacation?
Sometimes it just seems like people are saying to themselves, "I CAN'T take a break - - or do something I like, like a hobby or just taking time off."
If they have a choice of whether or not to say yes to overtime work, or take another job, to get more money, they always say yes. They feel that they must.
I do hope that sometime this summer, nontrads, you do take some time for yourself, whether it is a vacation, a staycation, taking a day off (or more days), pampering yourself with a beauty treatment, reading a new book, buying something for yourself for a change - - - that you decide to say "no" to added work and treat yourself to some downtime.
Because downtime is important for your health. Too much work, too many things to do, too many responsibilities without any help now and then, all these can add up to high blood pressure or stress, which is a bad thing, and can affect your health in many adverse ways.
So...
What are YOU doing to lessen stress? Are you taking some time for yourself this summer? I hope so.
Leave a comment!
Betsyanne Former and Current Nontraditional Student (Teacher Education AND Pottery.)
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It always seem like there is no time for breaks. I attend Walden University and our breaks are one week and then another 16 week course starts. I have been going strong for two years now. But I do take a little time for myself. I am taking a few trips this summer, I need it. School is taking all I have, the children takes more.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone gets some time for themselves and take a break from the computers or the books.
Shalonda
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ReplyDeleteHi, Shalonda. One week is so short. I hope they change that. I am glad that you are taking some trips this summer. That is a GREAT idea. And I admire what you are doing, and taking care of the children too. Thanks for comenting, I love comments.
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