{"627598":{"#nid":"627598","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Make it a very good day, I insist.","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELike all of us, I have my good days and my bad days. Although most of the time I feel energized to go to the office, see my colleagues, and work for the betterment of Georgia Tech, there are times when I simply feel frustrated, tired, upset, disappointed, and ready to give up. This could result from a failure to carry out ideas that I hold dear to my heart. It could be the result of personal disagreements. Maybe it\u0026rsquo;s frustration with bureaucracy. Some days it could be anxiety about difficult decisions and uncertainty. And it can certainly be the result of failures from past decisions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt times, we all feel overwhelmed by circumstances, anxious, alone in our troubles, or desperate. It is important to first recognize that these emotions are common to all of us and make us human. And second, that we do not have to face them alone. Georgia Tech is a community of overachievers and competitive individuals, but I have always found it to be a caring community full of people who go out of their way to help colleagues in need. We should never be afraid to ask for help when needed. There is always someone willing to listen and help us navigate life\u0026rsquo;s obstacles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn my bad days \u0026mdash; and I have had my share of very bad days during my personal and professional life \u0026mdash; I always fall back on the knowledge that on balance I have enjoyed a good life. I use a simple strategy to cope and remind me of that good. I engage in banter, in simple acts that establish rapport with others. I build a reliable, fun network of people who remind me of the important things in life. They are Jennifer, Ken, Primus, Stephanie, Renee, Robbie, Susie, and several others. Our little traditions, quips, and jokes certainly help me keep my balance and, hopefully, help them also. I also have the advantage of having Fred, my \u0026ldquo;therapist.\u0026rdquo; Fred manages the front desk where I live. Each day he says good morning as I leave for work and then commands: \u0026ldquo;Make it a very good day, I insist.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI do not dare disobey Fred, and I always leave with a smile.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E- Rafael L. Bras\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt times, we all feel overwhelmed by circumstances, anxious, alone in our troubles, or desperate. It is important to first recognize that these emotions are common to all of us and make us human. 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However, with our packed schedules, countless distractions, and several biological factors we may not even know about, getting an adequate amount of sleep can be quite difficult. For those who want to improve your sleep, or struggle with getting 7-9 hours every night Health Initiatives (HI) is hosting a week-long program called \u003Cstrong\u003ESleepWell@Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E to help you get back on track.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis program runs from October 21 - 25 in various locations in the Student Center\u0026nbsp;and brings awareness to the importance of sleep for your overall health and well-being. \u0026ldquo;Lack of sleep or poor sleep habits can lead to a host of negative health outcomes,\u0026rdquo; said health educator and event co-creator JaPeera Edmond. \u0026ldquo;It is important that students know what these outcomes are and how they improve their sleep, which in turn can improve their quality of life.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe following events will take place during SleepWell@Tech Week.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBut First, Sleep\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;Monday, October, 21st\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nHealthy Space in the Student Center from 11:00 am \u0026ndash; 2:00 pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSleep is a key building block to your success and health. Learn everything you need to know about sleep to keep you healthy, including how caffeine can impact your sleep.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Zzz to A\u0026#39;s\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;Tuesday, October 22\u003Csup\u003End\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudent Center Kiosk 4 (Next to DePoe Eye Center) from 10:00 am - 1:00pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDon\u0026#39;t let sleep take a back seat to your studies, sleep is essential for memory consolidation which you need to pass those exams. Learn about how sleep is key to your academic success.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Art of the Nap\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;Wednesday, October 23\u003Csup\u003Erd\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudent Center Kiosk 3 (across from Chick-Fil-A) from 11:00 am \u0026ndash; 2:00 pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nYou heard naps are bad, right? Not quite, napping the RIGHT way can help you get refreshed and ready to tackle your to-do list. Learn the proper way to nap and adding it to your schedule.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESetting the Scene for Sleep -\u0026nbsp;Thursday, October 25\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudent Center Kiosk 3 (across from Chick-Fil-A) from 10:00 am \u0026ndash; 1:00 pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudying and working in your bedroom can cause restlessness and poor sleep quality. Learn about ideal bedroom conditions for sleep and make a DIY potpourri satchel.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind Your Circadian Rhythm\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b -\u0026nbsp;Friday, October 25\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nHealthy Space in the Student Center from 11:00 am \u0026ndash; 2:00 pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFighting your body\u0026#39;s natural rhythm is only setting yourself up to fail. 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