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Stephanie L. Wasmanski, EdD, assistant professor at Wilkes University in the Doctor of Education program argues, The shelter in place and quarantine requirements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic brought frustration and creativity to our daily lives.
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In an effort to adapt to this new “normal,” we sometimes creatively invited more frustration. Perhaps we felt as though we need to be more available, or felt as if there was an urgent need for extra work to complete a project. I’m referring in part to the ongoing work that goes into creating and revising delivery models and schedules for K-12 and higher education institutions alike.
While our love and passion for what we do might be infinite, our time is not. This new way of life, primarily working from home, has caused many of us to blur the lines of work/life balance. Sure, we could flip the laundry from the washer to the dryer between Zoom meetings, but is that the balance we want? With all of our multi-tasking, where do we squeeze in time to research or write? How do we carve out time for our lesson planning or course preparation? Where do we find time to practice self-care?
Even prior to the global pandemic, we consistently had people and things competing for our time and attention. Now, we are more available and that competition is even greater. This, coupled with those blurred lines I mentioned, can create disruption and frustration. Good things come when we embrace disruption—so, let’s talk about a few strategies you can use to bring some balance and peace to your days while finding time to research and write. Let’s DISRUPT disruption!
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