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Dorm Life, a Presentation and a Haiku

jennifer · June 10, 2014 ·

20140609-211117-76277453.jpgI am sitting in a dorm room at Worcester State University as I write this. It’s weird to be in a dorm room. Let’s just say it’s been a while since I’ve slept in a room with nothing more than a small bed, a desk and cinderblock walls. I suspect I wouldn’t do well in prison. And then there’s the whole showering in the shared bathroom down the hall. (Don’t worry, I brought flip flops.)
But it’s better than driving another three hours back up to Maine after teaching for three hours about marketing substance abuse treatment, prevention and recovery programs. And right before dinner too.
I’m at the New England Institute for Addiction Studies (NEIAS) Summer School. I’ve taught at two other NEIAS “schools” and have always enjoyed the diverse group of addiction professionals that they attract from all around New England.
If you are interested, you can take a look at my presentation slides. While my focus was on the substance abuse treatment, prevention and recovery, the basic marketing principles apply for anyone with a business.

Marketing Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Recovery Programs from Jennifer Barbour
As I was making the drive down to Massachusetts, I was thinking about how I’ve completely overcommitted myself over the past couple of weeks, both personally and professionally. Lately, I feel like I’m never even close to getting caught up. While I know I will get everything done that needs to get done to the best of my ability, I also know that I should probably slow things down a bit too.
So I wrote a haiku.
I’ve been writing haiku lately when I need to get some random thoughts and emotions out of my brain. I find it’s a quick way for me to dump any negativity or to just entertain myself with a laugh. It’s a neat brain exercise too because you have to come up with three lines with specific syllables (5-7-5). While I can’t publish what I’m writing most about right now, I can share with you the one I wrote in the car.
Overcommitted
Not enough time in the day
Got to slow down now

Can you relate? Bonus points if you comment with a haiku!

Oh, and I’ve got another trip planned for next week too that I’m super excited about. I’ll give you more details in this week’s Philanthropy Friday!

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