Congratulations! You’ve made it to December break after an unprecedented fall semester. You deserve a breather. We at the Center for Purposeful Work are writing to remind you that in order to flourish in the work - whether that includes academics, work for pay, volunteering, work on healthy self or healthy relationships - you also need to rest and rejuvenate. You have undoubtedly pushed hard to accomplish your goals this semester, and it is important to reflect on your work, what you’ve learned and felt, and how you can use what you’ve learned in your future. In those moments of reflection, don’t forget to PAUSE. BREATHE. SMILE. Hear from Rest expert Alex Pang (<9 min breather, yes, you do have time today!) And then relax and go have some fun! Here’s how some members of the PW team are relaxing over the next month: Oh, and Netflix Therapy... We’re also firm believers in Netflix therapy. Here’s a list of “career inspiring” movies and shows: RBG • Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood • Queen of Katwe and The Queen’s Gambit • Just Mercy • Legally Blonde • The Devil Wears Prada • Akeelah and the Bee • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty • Jane • Rocky • Yes Man • Spotlight • Happy • Jiro Dreams of Sushi • Chef • Erin Brockovich And here are our staff’s favorite binge-worthy watches: The Crown (Netflix) • Hamilton (Disney Plus) • Veronica Mars (Hulu) • Fleabag (Amazon) • Queen’s Gambit (Netflix) • Never Have I Ever (Netflix) • Grey’s Anatomy (Netflix) • Dash and Lily (Netflix) • Tales of the City (Netflix) • Call my Agent (Netflix) • Comedians in Cars (Netflix) • Trevor Noah and John Mulaney (Netflix) • Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) Get Extra Zen with Headspace! Make time to ground inward, too. Did you know that Bates offers a free Headspace subscription to all students? To activate your account, email Jessica Duff at [email protected]. Congratulations! Sit back, relax, and CONGRATULATIONS from all of us here at PW for getting through the semester. Happy December! The Team at the Center for Purposeful Work P.S. We know some of you may feel more relaxed if you were doing something right now. Wanna work? Check out these cool micro-internships from our partner Parker Dewey (they pay!). Wanna learn? Explore free courses on sites like Coursera or Udemy! .