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 among 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,…
This episode of the Sienna and Slate podcast features Dr. Nicholas D. Hartlep, who chairs the Education Studies Department at Berea College. Dr. Hartlep discusses his journey as a person of color in academia and his experiences with battle fatigue. Here are the key points: Early Experiences of Race and Education: Dr. Hartlep discusses his…
Academic success is often viewed as a culmination of knowledge, hard work, and dedication. However, beneath these apparent prerequisites lies a force that is underestimated and frequently overshadowed—the art of goal setting. Academic goals are specific, measurable, and achievable objectives that individuals set for themselves in the pursuit of their education. These goals are crucial…
Let me introduce Dr. Rick Wallace, who is the CEO and founder of Visionatics Institute. he is a personal life enhancement advisor, life strategist, consultant, and counselor. His works include 26 profound books on societal issues like The World of Black Wealth, The Undoing of the African American Mind, and much more. Here are a…
Academic excellence is exceptional performance, achievement, and proficiency in educational pursuits. It goes beyond obtaining high grades and encompasses a holistic approach to learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and a deep understanding of the subject matter. However, Achieving academic success requires dedication, effective study habits, a positive mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Starting on…