Approaching balance in an academic life
This post from 2015 about seeking balance has a lot to say about work in higher education as we enter the pandemic-infused Fall semester.
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(Repost) Planning as an act of hope
How do you approach planning short- and long-term goals, when you have no idea what the next 120 days will be like, or even if you'll be around at the end of it?
Three themes for 2020
Based on a wild 2019, I'm not making resolutions for 2020 -- just three overarching themes to live by.
The disappearing department chair: Why boundaries and inaccessibility are essential
Counter to the usual narrative in higher ed, being less accessible is the key to doing our best work.
Morning and afternoon rituals for peace and productivity
Rituals and routines provide structure and motivation for life and work. Here are morning and afternoon routines I've adopted that I've found helpful.