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Now, let’s talk recovery
Last week we talked about burnout - what is it is, who it impacts, how it impacts you, and what the symptoms of burnout feel/look like. Today I'm going to spend this post talking about what we can do ...
Let’s talk burnout
It's Friday! (#happydance) Today was the first week back after spring break. Unfortunately, for us academics, just because the kids are out to play doesn't mean we are too. I did, however, take some ...
How to Successfully Defend Your Dissertation & Not Have a Nervous Breakdown
Today marks the 1 year anniversary of my (successful) dissertation defense. Even though things obviously worked out in my favor, that still doesn’t take away from the empathy I feel while I watch my c...
Thoughts on International Women’s Day
In 1908, 15,000 women marched in New York City for shorter working hours, higher pay, and the right to vote. Now, over a century later, we are still fighting, marching, resisting for issues of gender ...
Hindsight is 20/20: 6 things to consider when choosing a postdoctoral fellowship
Exactly one year ago today, I was one week away from defending my dissertation. I was sleep deprived, spread way too thin, and overwhelmed with conflicting emotions of anxiety and excitement. If tha...
