Hurry up and wait is a way of life in many arenas. I first heard of this concept while I was in the military. It seems to have become a common thread throughout my life; right now, I'm seeing it in my acedemic career. Professors will assign homework or projects with a definitive due date, but in between such assignments, there's a lot of waiting involved. For writing assignments, I tend to do them immediately to get them "out of the way." It has led me to a start-and-stop pattern. However, some classes require a ton of reading. Thankfully, I enjoy my program of study, so most of the readings I have to do are relatively enjoyable--if not entertaining. Today, since most of my homework and reading is complete, I plan on going home from school and forcing myself to relax. Yes, I have to force myself to relax. I've learned that I push myself too hard, and sometimes a little forced break in the normal grind is the only remedy for my inability to turn off. Sara Gehrke...out.
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