5 tips to Stay positive at Home Working from home has become the norm for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, and while it can have its benefits, it can also be challenging to stay motivated and focused when you're not in a traditional office setting. Here are five tips that can help you stay motivated while working from home: Create a designated workspace: It's important to have a designated space in your home that is solely for work. This can help you get into a productive mindset and separate your work from your personal life. Set daily goals: Having specific goals for each day can help you stay focused and motivated. Make a list of tasks that you want to accomplish and try to complete them one by one. Take breaks: It's important to take breaks to rest and recharge, especially when working from home. Take a walk, stretch, or do something relaxing during your breaks to help you stay energized and focused. Stay connected with your coworkers: Working from home can b...
POETIC TERMS Accent The prominence or emphasis given to a syllable or word. In the word poetry, the accent (or stress) falls on the first syllable. Alexandrine A line of poetry that has 12 syllables. The name probably comes from a medieval romance about Alexander the Great that was written in 12-syllable lines. Alliteration The repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words: “What would the world be, once bereft/Of wet and wildness?” (Gerard Manley Hopkins). Ballad A poem that tells a story similar to a folk tale or legend and often has a repeated refrain. A popular narrative song passed down orally. In the English tradition, it usually follows a form of rhymed (abcb) quatrains. Folk (or traditional) ballads are anonymous and recount tragic, comic, or heroic stories with emphasis on a central dramatic event; examples include “Barbara Allen” and “John Henry.” Beginning in the Renaissance, poets have adapted the conventions of the folk balla...