I've totally taken for granted how easy it is to work hard when you are passionate about something. I won't pretend that compiling 36 pages of unit curriculum in backwards design is easy, or even fun in the traditional sense, but I manage to get down to work pretty easily. I think it's because I'm educated on the content, believe in the process, am vested in doing the work the right way to the benefit my students, and have strong opinions to guide me. It's easy to get to work when you clearly have something to say. Right now though, I have this huge project due for grad school and I just cannot seem to get into a groove. I think it's because this particular assignment is very dry (comparing specs on various laptops such as the RAM, GHz, etc.) or because I'm struggling to connect it meaningfully to my classroom and my students. Either way, I have a huge final paper due in a few hours and despite having spent forever on this, I am still frustrated and unfocused. I haven't been so unbelievably annoyed with myself in a long time. Get it together Girl!
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Lauren Smith
3/5/2017 06:12:14 pm
We've all been there. Change your scenery, take a break, or even go for a walk. Clear your head and go for it. I remember some assignments from grad school that took lots of time to find the groove, but somehow, they always found a way to get done. Believe in yourself-YOU GOT THIS!! :)
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Kelly Dennis
3/5/2017 06:40:47 pm
Ugh Robyn, that sounds awful! I'm so happy you've had such a positive attitude and great work ethic towards the rest of your assignments! Hopefully you found the motivation to truck through it and finish! You got this girl!
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Natalie
3/6/2017 06:32:49 pm
I am always amazed at how much you get done, so you must have great focus usually! You work so hard at your grad school stuff, I know you'll get it done somehow or another. And then I hope at some point, you take a break :)
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