Reflect on the doctoral attrition and persistence statistics, the nature of the doctoral journey, distance education, and the challenges and rewards that lie ahead. With those in your personal support system, put a plan (i.e., supports and strategies) in place to ensure your persistence while honoring and not neglecting relationships and non-negotiable roles and commitments. This plan must include 810 strategies and may relate, but not be limited to the following: improved organization, time management, goal setting, establishing healthy boundaries/limit setting, managing stress and burnout, taking a sabbatical from a non-essential role, investing in physical/spiritual/relational health and wellness, creating a devoted work space, etc. Conclude your persistence plan by identifying a scripture verse that you will reflect on from entry to completion of this program. Here are a few to consider: Isaiah 40:2931; Philippians 4:67; Ephesians 3:2021; James 1: 24.
