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This
morning I took my dogs for our 2 mile walk. Getting back into the
routine is hard, but it’s good for me and the dogs love it. Each
morning when I put on my workout clothes, the dogs realize it’s
walk time. They stand in front of me as I put on my shoes, tails
wagging with anticipation on their faces. If I take too long,
Bodie barks and whines for me to hurry up.
Each morning it is just the dogs and me. No phone, no music, no
distractions. It is wonderful.
I’ve encouraged you guys to put your phone away before and here I
am again. Making the same plea. Put your phones away occasionally
when you walk from class to class. Look around you; take in the
sights, the sounds, and smells of campus. You cannot do that if
your face is inches away from this hindrance you have chained
yourself to.
If you don’t want to do it for the tranquility, do it for your
safety. In 2016 the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 11%
from 2015. This increase can be contributed to a number of
factors from both pedestrian and driver distraction. Everyone is
more and more distracted today. Phones, laptops, tablets, smart
watches, Fitbits…
I know that VT developed a “Heads Up” campaign designed to remind
distracted pedestrians to look before crossing the road. I like
this campaign and I dislike it at the same time. It was good of
VT to look out for you, but it is dumb that you need this
reminder. You made it to college; you should be able to
make it across the street. (When I say ‘you,’ I am
referring to VT students in general.)
Simple phone rules. Put it away when you walk, talk & are in
class or working. Take your phone out when you need to call
someone or take a picture.
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Helpful
Tools / ECP
- Declutter. Declutter
your desk, inbox, task list & life
- Plan. Plan out your
work day & stick to it. Check off accomplished tasks
as you go).
- Prioritize. Rank your
tasks in terms of priority and align them with your job
demands, your goals.
- Be Effective. It’s not a
race. Don’t try to be the most efficient; try to be the
most effective.
- Focus. Focus on the
‘vital few’ rather than on the ‘vital many.’
- Finish The Job. Develop your
‘finish instinct’ when you get to a task complete it no
matter what.
- Stop
Procrastinating. Most people
tend to tackle easy tasks first and push out the difficult
ones – don’t fall into this trap.
- Stay Organized. Once you get
organized, stay organized.
Outreach / MEPS Events
Two
exciting events this weekend that you don't want to miss.
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random FACT:
Everything you say to Siri is
sent to Apple, analyzed and stored.
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MEPS NEWS
Congrautlations
to the new MEPS Board.
Andrew Pfaff, President
Justin Yon, Vice President
Dylan Petersen, Secretary
Randi Clayton, Treasurer
Emily Bautista, Outreach Coordinator
William Wenger, Social Chair
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Important Dates
April
14: Last day to reschedule final exam
April 15: Fall Drop/Add Opens
May 01: Change of Major Opens
May 03: Course Withdraw
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Senior News
Run
your DARS
RSVP for reception.
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