Making time blocking work for you
One of the strategies I encourage people to use when planning is time-blocking. It is what I am thinking of when I talk about boundaries as one of the principle elements of a good plan. Over the years...
17 Maj 202315min
Spotlight On: Dystopia, Uncertainty, and Disruption
I’ve been writing blog posts and newsletters since 2009 so it’s not surprising that the topic of how to keep going when everything around you is terrible has come up a few times. This Spotlight brings...
24 Apr 20239min
Being an academic in dystopian times: making time for activism
While your work is important, it isn’t the only way you contribute to the world. In the face of all the awful, your inclination may be to get more active in political or community activities not conne...
21 Apr 20238min
Shifting priorities within your research during the pandemic or other crisis
When a crisis like the Covid pandemic hits, you can question your research priorities. This track is a companion to "No you don't need to completely change your research focus" and discusses taking ad...
21 Apr 20236min
No, you don't need to completely change your research focus
Sometimes the things happening in the world can make you feel like your scholarly work is irrelevant. (It's not, as I've explained in more detail in “Being an academic in dystopian times: Valuing your...
21 Apr 20234min
Being an academic in dystopian times: valuing your academic work
When terrible things are happening in the world, it can make it even harder to value the academic work you do. Your work is important. When things are bad, it may be even more important to keep doing ...
21 Apr 202317min
Emergency planning technique
If you are so overwhelmed you freeze, this is what you need. Some gentle guidance to take action.The text version of this track has a free download to use as a lock screen on your phone if that would ...
21 Apr 20232min
Planning for known unknowns
How do you plan when their *might* be a strike, or a flood, or illness? This kind of thing is often referred to as a "known unknown". You know it might happen but you don't know if or when. You can as...
21 Apr 20236min
