I’ll try to do this series as time allows, but I’m excited to share how my first week back in graduate school has gone, so here goes: what did I do this week? what worked? Starting early (prepping notes, completing required readings, etc.) what didn’t work? Wrapping assignments up on Sunday what can I do to improve or will try to improve? Do daily check-ins and work on my required readings and setting my notes and assignments early, submitting by Saturday what did I listen to, to get through the week? what interesting article or quote did I come across?…
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The spring semester is exactly 9 days away (but who’s counting, right π€·π»ββοΈ). To be honest, I’ve been cherishing the calm before the storm. In fact, I’ve been using this time to do my personal prep work leading up to the first set of classes. Planning for me has been the best way to fight against the stress I get when procrastinating, especially as the new semester approaches. Whatβs nice about all the preparation is that itβs led to my first ever printable and it’s a checklist π. Let me explain…I find that the best way for synthesizing everything I’ve…
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It’s 2025! We’re officially in the new year and a few weeks away from the start of the spring semester. I’m enjoying the quiet and calm before getting my first series of assignments and deadlines. Yes, I’m looking forward to my classes, my readings, and most importantly taking another spin at being a student again just with a few changes in mind. I aim to prioritize my health and making this academic journey sustainable and fulfilling. That being said, here’s a few things I’m choosing to let go of or embrace: hydrationI will hydrate more, but when the days get…