Your ticket to getting work done!

Whether it's reviewing an article, starting a writing project, answering email, advancing a dissertation, creating a website, planning next professional steps, or cleaning closets, these two-hour Zoom sessions provide the structure and support you need to achieve your goals.

​Facilitated by Dr. Roxanne Donovan, each Focus Friday uses the same science-informed schedule:
  • Welcome and productivity tip (10 minutes)
  • Focused work sessions with health breaks and accountability check-ins (95 mins)
  • Reflection and Q&A (15 mins)

​You'll be surprised what you can learn and accomplish in Focus Fridays. Bonus: completing tasks you've had difficulty facing will boost your confidence and reduce any shame or guilt you've been carrying.

Sessions are 12 - 2 pm EDT every Friday in August.

PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK

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I found it an excellent experience, instructive and productive. I liked meeting other colleagues from different schools and disciplines. Great working with Roxanne and seeing Joycelyn.

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​This was framed in a way that made it easy for me to focus, prepare and connect with others.

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I was not sure what to expect at first. When Dr. Donovan reviewed the goals of Focus Fridays it was evident that she wanted to assist us in feeling good about ourselves and to let go of "the shame associated with not completing assignments." This was the most powerful statement for me. THANKS

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It helps to be among positive professionals that also struggle with writing. We motivate and support each other...THIS IS GOOD!!!

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I have been having a really hard time focusing, and through this experience, I was able to complete more work in a single writing session than I have in months. I also realized that I set my expectations too high, and this session helped me set much more realistic goals.

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​I am usually most unproductive on Fridays in my work week. I originally thought Fridays were not a good day for me, but these short bursts of work time have been very effective. 

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