Getting Prepared

Take the following steps to take better advantage of virtual services

Visualize the schedule (see below)
Plan your disconnection with an automatic absence email
Prepare your writing environment (workspace, lunches and snacks, comfortable clothes)
Have your Zoom link just a click away.
Consult the well-being capsules to better take advantage of breaks during activities!

1) Visualize the schedule

If you tend to be very present on social networks, why not announce that you are on Thèsez-vous writing retreat for the day using the hashtags #WeAreWriting #Thèsezvous. Announcing your engagement "publicly" can help support your disconnection for the day.

During writing periods, we recommend that you keep your cell phone out of reach.

* To find out more about the adaptation of the Pomodoro technique by Thèsez-vous, it's here: https://www.thesez-vous.com/technique-pomodoro.html (In French)

2) Plan your disconnection for maximum productivity and well-being

To ensure an ideal writing environment, we recommend that you turn off your notifications during the retreat. If you want, you can schedule an automatic out-of-office email. Here is an example to inspire you.

Hello,

I wish to inform you that I am participating in a writing retreat for the whole day of (day, month, year)
and that I cannot answer my emails during this short period.
I will answer you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

3) Prepare your writing environment (in French)

The video capsule below contains some ideas for setting up your writing space before the writing activity. Take time to watch it to inspire you and prepare your space the day before the retreat.

4) Have your Zoom link just a click away

The zoom link can be found in the email « getting prepared » you just received.

We recommend that you download the Zoom application on your computer, instead of using the link through your browser. This will ensure greater stability and will prevent a number of computer errors.

To download Zoom, either on Mac or PC, go to the following address and download the Zoom Client for Meetings: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting.

5) Take a break!

For blitz and cohorts, when you return from your lunch break, take advantage of the half hour left before you resume writing to clear your mind by taking a screen break, going for a walk or even following one of the exercise videos that we offer (in French):

8 minutes - Entrainement parfait à faire pendant une pause!

31 minutes - Séance de yoga pour se revigorer!

23 minutes - séance de yoga pour faire le vide!

23 minutes - étirements sur chaise, cette séance est un incontournable!

25 minutes - Yoga dynamique pour un boost d'énergie!