How to Prep for an Academic Conference

So how's it going for you all? Is it just me, or does it feel like we're still stuck on a merry-go-round of doom, terror, and burnout? I've had to make some adjustments recently to cope, one of which is making a simple, short must-do list each day and often quitting when I finish it … Continue reading How to Prep for an Academic Conference

Your Future Self

The first time I remember reading about "your future self" was in Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project. She gave the example of preparing the coffee machine the night before so all you had to do was enjoy your coffee the next day. It isn't about saving time necessarily, but rather thinking of what your future self … Continue reading Your Future Self

Big Dreams

How's everyone doing so far this year? It's been a minute since I've posted because I found I needed time to adjust to the spring semester schedule. Remind me to blog about navigating periods of transition sometime. Today's blog is about making big plans, dreaming big dreams, for your academic (or professional) life. I'm inspired … Continue reading Big Dreams