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Keeping Track of Your Workload

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I was just talking to my mom (hi Mom!) and we started discussing all of the many jobs that I do. She asked me, “How do you keep them all straight? How do you know which jobs you should be doing next? Do you have a spiffy computer program to track it all?” I told her that my favorite way of keeping track of my workload was to use lists. Just last night, I sat down and wrote out a huge list of things I needed to do – it would take me at least a week to get it … Continue reading →

The List

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I often get lost when I’m trying to do something. Whether it is as simple as taking out the garage or as involved as writing a lengthy research paper, sometimes I just lose track of what I’m doing. Losing track is discouraging. It stops me in my tracks, makes me lose my concentration, and then I’m left feeling like I can’t do anything. And that’s the worst feeling of all. It’s hard to recover from being stopped, lost, and then discouraged. It’s a dangerous combination, and avoiding it essential for me to not waste valuable time. The list is how … Continue reading →

Have You Heard of the freshman 15?

The Freshman 15 refers to the weight gain phenomenon that happens to students in their freshman year at college. These are pounds students’ gain due to excess, stress and workload in their first year at the college level. Many University dining halls are all you can eat and many freshmen are caught up in the novelty of being away from home, flooded by new classes and learning to balance their needs versus their stress and desires. How to Cope with the freshman 15 First and foremost, freshmen need to learn to moderate their eating habits. Don’t just grab the first … Continue reading →