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<\/a><\/p>\nDecember.\u00a0 A favorite month for a lot of people, especially children.\u00a0 People are generally in a better mood as there are a lot of fun activities including parties, parades, shopping, and concerts.\u00a0 And although the Christmas holidays are filled with the joy of celebrating the birth of Christ, time with family, and gifts, it is enough to exhaust a person.\u00a0 But when the person is also a graduate student, it is especially tiring because December also means the end of a semester.\u00a0 Deadlines for papers, a week of exams, and finalizing projects are just a few of the academic responsibilities that bring added stress to students, but when they also work or have family commitments, then December can quickly be less enjoyable.<\/p>\n
Perspective is important when you are trying to manage a heavy work\/study load and enjoy a balanced life.\u00a0 Looking forward to a less busy time is often\u00a0the encouragement and drive needed to keep moving forward. Christmas break is approximately a week away, but it will go very quickly.\u00a0 Students are ready to enjoy freedom from textbooks and lab projects and have more fun than they have had time for in recent months.<\/p>\n
We recommend three important R\u2019s for our students during their Christmas break:\u00a0 rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.<\/p>\n
Rest \u2013 In recent weeks, sleep and proper rest have been sacrificed for studying and work.\u00a0 Use the break to allow your body to rest and recover from sleep deprivation and a busy schedule.\u00a0 Avoid the tendency to stay out late with friends and family too frequently during the break; instead, enjoy time watching movies and reading a book (for fun).<\/p>\n
Relaxation \u2013 Spending time relaxing is also important during your time off from studying. We aren\u2019t suggesting you hibernate during a break or put the \u201cDo not disturb\u201d sign on your door; what relaxes you may not relax someone else, but that is okay.\u00a0 Find activities that you enjoy and allows you to spend time with friends and family.\u00a0 Whatever the activity it should reduce your stress and help you rest.<\/p>\n
Rejuvenation \u2013 Mixing rest with relaxing activities will contribute to rejuvenation.\u00a0 Additionally, eating healthy is also important to return your body to a healthier state.\u00a0 There is no need to pass on Christmas cookies, candy, and other delicious food that shows up more frequently during December but enjoy it in moderation.\u00a0 After a time of intense work and stress; you need to be rejuvenated to return for another semester.<\/p>\n
As our students complete the fall semester, we pray they will find time for the three R\u2019s and return to us ready to take on the spring semester; because January can be a great month too, a new year to start a new semester \u2013 a fresh start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
by Cheryl Doss December.\u00a0 A favorite month for a lot of people, especially children.\u00a0 People are generally in a better mood as there are a lot of fun activities including parties, parades, shopping, and concerts.\u00a0 And although the Christmas holidays are filled with the joy of celebrating the birth of Christ, time with family, and....<\/p>