[nabs-l] How to stay motivated.

[Vejas Vasiliauskas]

Hi Sophie,
Could I just ask you, when you spend time reading or writing, do you
use a timer? I'm just wondering because people who are avid readers
(me included) are prone to reading longer than they should (for
example, I might say I'll read for 10 minutes, but then the next part
is so good''' know what I mean?)
I also try to keep a good balance. I recently started a new system
where I create an "accomplishments list". This basically means that
every day I will write what I want/need to get done, then cross it off
when it's finished, so that I will feel accomplished for that day and,
if something didn't get done that can wait, I know I can do it
tomorrow. I might also add things to the list which are unlikely to
happen (example, clear inbox, LOL.) This is a new idea of mine and I
hope it will get rid of some stress.
Vejas

On 10/15/14, Sophie Trist via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Cindy, there is no black and white answer to this. I, for
> instance, am a very self-motivated person. I have a bit of a Type
> A personality so have a strong drive to get good grades and stay
> near the top of the class. Others might be different. For me,
> it's all about balance. No one can work all the time. If you're
> feeling burned out on school work, take a short break. Listen to
> uplifting music, watch funny YouTube videos, call a friend. I
> read or work on the stories I write for fun. Just relax for a
> little while. The key is to relax without procrastinating too
> much on your schoolwork. That requires time management, which is
> a whole different animal.
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roanna Bacchus via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com>,National Association of
> Blind Students mailing list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:22:05 -0400
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] How to stay motivated.
>
> Hi Cindy congrats on becoming a first-year PHD student.  To stay
> motivated I think positive thoughts and remember good times with
> family and friends.  I try to keep friendships that are
> encouraging to my soul.
>
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