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Four essential connections now

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Most of us are accustomed to having physical boundaries between where we work and where we live. But physical distancing measures have changed that for many of us. Sue Ashford, the Michael and Susan Jandernoa Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan, describes four connections that are crucial for engaging in remote studying or work.

Your practice: Make these four connections each day

  1. Connect to someone around your work or studies
  2. Connect to your physical location
  3. Connect to routines to start and end the day
  4. Connect to your purpose
Did you try the four connections? Which seemed most relevant for your right now? What small routine could you establish to enter and exit your work effectively?
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