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Title
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Less is More: Intentional Living as Self-Care for Interpreters
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Creator
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Paige B. Murphy
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Degree Name
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Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies
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Project Type
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action_research_project
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Date
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7/3/2026
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Abstract
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This autoethnographic action research project focuses on mindfulness and intention by reducing stimulus and task load as a means of self-care within the field of interpreting. Modern life is busy, full of constant demands for attention and action. Trying to do everything at once is exhausting; this project concerns slowing down and removing the pressure to multitask. Research shows that presence is an essential component of an interpreter’s toolbelt and that attention is a precious resource. There are several studies on self-care within the field of interpreting, but none with this particular focus. This project explores the mental and physiological changes that occur when building new habits of mindfulness as a recovering perfectionist. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered from daily journal entries and weekly reflections. Results suggest that reducing distractions, becoming more aware of how one spends their time, taking regular breaks and check-ins, and spending intentional time with oneself positively correlates with increased presence and mood. This form of self-care practice may benefit interpreters and their work.
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Keywords
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Perfectionism
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Self-care
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Mindfulness
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Committee Member
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Elisa Maroney
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Erin Trine
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Audrey Ramirez-Loudenbeck
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 07/27/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Language
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eng
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Type
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text
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data
