As summer is winding to an end, I've been discussing the value of breaks with my dearest friends. Our conclusion: For those immersed in chaotic schedules and back to back obligations, breaks are a mandate. Even for those who may not be in other activities outside of class, it is imperative to have some distance for introspection, relaxation, and doing nothing.
Because of a busy upcoming year (senior year, labs, internship, Ph.D. applications, & work), I was unable to travel internationally this summer or really take a long break; however, I did take one! As some of you may have previously read, I went to the APA (American Psychological Association) convention in DC and almost directly after that, I went to Maine to celebrate my great aunt’s 100th birthday!
It was the event of a 100th birthday that shook my reality in such a way I could only see the beauty in the fragility of life and the desire to live for more and never be satisfied with mediocrity. So what does this mean?
For me, it means doing everything I can in the present to provide my future with the best options and possibilities that I can possibly obtain. This means that going into my senior year, I need to keep focusing on classes, learn more in research labs, eat right, exercise, and enjoy time with those I care about!
As fall quarter rapidly approaches, I have some links that may be a good reference throughout the quarter. Work hard to play hard and follow your goals. Good luck!
Stress-Reducing Foods & Why:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/slideshow-diet-for-stress-management
Make stress productive:
http://www.apa.org/research/action/lemon.aspx
Know you can rock that exam:
http://www.apa.org/research/action/smarter.aspx
Fight fatigue...it always happens in college:
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/slideshow-causes-of-fatigue-and-how-fight-it
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/slideshow-sleep-foods
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Posted by: pero | 09/08/2011 at 01:35 AM