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Moving towards the end of Sabbatical- Nov.30-Dec. 13, 2022

I have about 2.5 weeks left for my sabbatical work.

How does that look and what are my goals?

Firstly, sabbatical leave has been very ... lovely.

For thought, creative energy, project focus, and productivity.

In the next 2.5 weeks I hope to re-engage thought and process development into my thinking for future work.

I intend to also address areas that I have had time to identify (with time to step away) for personal growth, and professional forward thinking and establishing more specific guidelines.

I have also identified, during this "fallow time" (see One Month Reflection blog post) my own inadequacies and smallness. I intend to be proactive to address these areas in my current environment in a better way going forward.

I can share that sabbatical leave - after various and impactful professional pursuits over time- has proven to be beneficial personally, professionally, and ultimately gratifying to my academic organization.

 

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