As I began writing about the critical information for seniors that I believe is of value at this crucial time, I could not help but first think about what it must feel like to BE a GEAR UP senior right now.

That was me during my senior year of high school, and if all of this was going on, then, as it is now, I might have been thinking:

 What exactly is social distancing? And how am I supposed to navigate the final steps of the college application process? Where am I going to find the money to…

I am not going to lie; I thrive on taking care of others and I do so over me.  The notion of prioritizing me over others is hard.  That is true of so many in our GEAR UP community.  You make your students, colleagues, and community a priority.

But, in this unique (and bizarre) period, we must pause to care for ourselves as well, if for no other reason, so that we can continue helping others.

So, what could self-care look like for us as we practice social distancing, cooped up in our homes?

1. Set…

Things are not-business-as-usual right now at work, at home, and in our day-to-day lives as we cope with the global pandemic of COVID-19. Teleworking and social distancing have created new challenges for us in the different parts of our lives and as we each find our way, here are three tips that may help toward easing this transition:

1. Establishing organization and set boundaries: when teleworking, flexibility is key. Take time to figure out how your day is going to look: think about your…