Rise & Write – Mindful Writing in the Morning

To write or engage in other kinds of cognitively demanding “deep work” (Cal Newport’s term), you need to find a time and carve out a space that allows you to focus on the task at hand, without interruptions or distractions. Because the vast majority of us are, unfortunately, not hard-wired to direct all of our attention on our projects for extended periods of time, we also need proper breaks, ideally those that allow us to truly rest, in our bodies, in the present moment.

During Rise and Write, you can experience how a structured approach to writing with like-minded individuals can help you to write in this manner and to make considerable progress on your writing project. Explore, with this year’s special guest Katina Kuhn (Yoga Connection Lüneburg), how bodily movement and physical activities can boost your energy levels. At Rise and Write, you may also discuss your work in progress with other participants and members of our team.

Date: July 18–20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meetingpoint: C5.122

Program

Tuesday, July 18

Time	Offer	Place
8.30 a.m.	Arrival	C5.122
9.00 a.m.	Introduction and Warm-up writing	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
9.15–9.45 a.m.	work phase	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
9.15–9.45 a.m.	writing consultation	C5.122
10.00–11.00 a.m.	Impuls with Katina Kuhn (Yoga Connection)	Mensawiese or Studio 21 (depending on the weather)
11.15 a.m.–12.45 p.m.	work phase with a short break	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
	writing consultation	C5.122
12.45–1.00 p.m.	Reflection	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124

Wednesday, July 19

Time	Offer	Place
8.30 a.m.	Arrival	C5.122
9.00 a.m.	Input and Warm-up writing	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
9.15 a.m.–12.45 p.m.	work phase	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
9.15 a.m.–12.45 p.m.	writing consultation	C5.122
11.00–11.45 a.m.	Walk and Talk (if it is raining: mobilization break from 11.00–11.10 a.m.)	meeting point: C5.122
11.15 a.m.–12.45 p.m.	work phase with a short break	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
11.15 a.m.–12.45 p.m.	writing consultation	C5.122
12.45–1.00 p.m.	Reflection	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124

Thursday, July 18

Time	Offer	Place
8.30 a.m.	Arrival	C5.122
9.00 a.m.	Warm-up writing	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
9.05–9.45 a.m.	work phase	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
9.05–9.45 a.m.	writing consultation	C5.122
10.00–11.00 a.m.	Impuls with Katina Kuhn (Yoga Connection)	Mensawiese or Studio 21 (depending on the weather)
11.15 a.m.–12.45 p.m.	work phase with a short break	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124
	writing consultation	C5.122
12.45–1.00 p.m.	Final reflection	C5.109, C5.111, C5.124