Academic work can be super busy and stressful! It's easy to forget about yourself while trying to get good grades. But if you don't take care of your mind and body, you might get burned out. This blog will give you some easy tips to take care of yourself. By prioritizing your well-being, you'll be…
In the world of academia, success is everywhere you look. Surrounded by brilliant minds and groundbreaking research, it's natural to think that everyone else controls everything. But for many academics, there's a persistent worry hiding beneath the surface – the fear of being discovered as a fraud. This feeling is known as "imposter syndrome" and…
This thought-provoking shortcast is all about the importance of lifelong for educators. The inspiration for this shortcast came from a conversation that I had with a mentor who said we can't be innovative in our teaching or thoughts when we have stopped learning and growing. This emphasizes the need for educators to be not only…
The life of an academic is often romanticized as a pursuit of pure knowledge. Yet, the reality is far more nuanced. While academia offers intellectual stimulation and the opportunity to contribute to a chosen field, it also presents a unique set of challenges. This article explores the five most significant dangers academics face and offers…
Juggling classes, assignments, exams, and social life – the academic journey can be both thrilling and overwhelming. While striving for academic excellence is commendable, neglecting your well-being can lead to burnout, impacting your overall performance. Here are the 5 biggest pitfalls to avoid for a happier, healthier, and more successful academic experience:
Pitfall #1: Procrastination…
This episode features Dr. Keo in conversation with Dr. Melvin Murphy and Lukas Velush about their book, "Crossing the Race Line: One Murder, Two Strangers, and a Journey to Healing and Change." The Spark of Connection: The conversation begins by introducing Melvin and Lukas, who met while working at Microsoft. The book's backstory emerges from…
Welcome to this shortcast episode. Today, we're diving deep into the ever-present struggle of burnout.
We all know the feeling: caught in a relentless cycle of expectations, responsibilities, and societal pressures. This constant grind can lead to a debilitating state – burnout.
Research on burnout is vast, and the personal stories are even more so.…
Developing good habits and routines helps any individual in the long run. Students are at a stage where they are flexible and adaptable to changes; this is when they can incorporate healthy study habits for their academic success and build a robust toolbox full of best practices, skills, and rituals. Whether you're a student preparing…
Today's academic life is filled with constant challenges and unending submission deadlines. The competition amongst academics, scholars, and creatives is incomparable; the fight for recognition and validation puts us under constant stress to cope with everything that is going on around us. Amidst the chaos, however, lies a powerful tool that can help academics, scholars,…