While working on your
dissertation you may want to consider forming a secret society (Jed [cat] and
Mandy were caught during their plotting in the attached photo). Your group of
co-conspirators (family and friends) agrees to aid you in your mission to
complete your dissertation. (Incidentally, children love the idea of being in
something secret!) It is a good idea to meet regularly with your society
members where you decide assignments, such as errands and household tasks. The
goal of the group is to give you time alone to work on your paper. Your spouse
and children may need to be sent out on their own quest for a day such as
visiting the zoo to find an owl (or other bird!) feather to aid you in your
ultimate goal of wisdom. Alternatively, perhaps they can go in search of a
magic stone or special leaf that will give you inspiration.
Secret hand signals
or words indicating you need more alone time or need a minute to finish a
thought can help. Make the process fun for your family and friends and they
will be excited to help you on your way!
Next time, I will
discuss juggling. Do you have an issue or a question that you would like me to
discuss in a future post? Would you like to be a guest writer? Send me your
ideas! leann.stadtlander@waldenu.edu
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