[nabs-l] How to stay motivated.

[Arielle Silverman]

Since high school, I have been in the habit of giving myself a
mandatory day off each week. For me this is an extension of the Jewish
Shabbat tradition, so I like to take my time off on Friday evening and
Saturday morning and afternoon. However, you can choose to take your
day off on Sunday, or whenever is most practical for you. During my
day off each week I am not allowed to do schoolwork. I will still work
on NFB stuff, housework, spend time with friends, relax on the
computer, watch TV and allow myself to get as much sleep as I like. I
find that at the end of the 24 hours off my mind is clearer and I am
more motivated. Since ninth grade, I've gone through high school,
college with two majors, and a doctoral program and I think I've only
broken my day-off rule twice. If you plan ahead you can ensure that
you get a solid 24 hours off from work each week
Arielle

On 10/15/14, Vejas Vasiliauskas via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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