Why do you come to work?

Is teaching a "calling?" Do you feel as though you are on a mission?

About this time in the semester, everyone -- faculty, staff, and students -- looks forward to Spring Break. Stress-levels go up and patience evaporates. It's easy to forget why we're here and what we're doing.

So take just a moment to reflect. Ask yourself: "How can I make a difference in someone's life today?"

I think if you take the time to focus on this question daily, your approach to doing your job will be much different than if you just "do your time" and attempt to "exit stage left" as quickly as possible.