Happiness in academia

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  January 5, 2026 / Career Satisfaction, Change Strategy, Getting Organized, Happiness in academia, Mindful, Optimism, Slow Down

  10 unusual ideas for lasting change

  Table of Contents 10 unusual ideas for lasting change in coming year Redefine success Be fabulously adequate Escape resentment Slow down the morning Practice physical compassion for yourself Try the […]

   
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  July 1, 2025 / academia, Communication, Happiness in academia, Help with Writing, Learning, productivity, Success, Teaching, Writing

  Should I use AI in academic writing?

  Table of Contents Should I use AI in academic writing? Writer John Warner on AI in academic writing How academics are using AI now ChatGPT as a thinking partner Even […]

   
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  January 6, 2025 / Academic Transitions, celebrating life, Happiness in academia, Joy, Play, Resilience

  7 ways to reignite joy in your academic workplace

  Table of Contents Defining joy in the workplace Why joy matters Practical strategies for reigniting joy 1. Reconnect with your “Why” 2. Cultivate autonomy 3. Foster connection and collaboration 4. […]

   
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  April 2, 2024 / academia, Academic Transitions, Career Change, Career Planning, Change Strategy, Happiness, Happiness in academia, Letting Go, Moving on, Slow Down, Taking Control

  10 reasons to let go now of something that hurts

    Table of Contents Letting go to move on A primer on letting go for academics 1. Let go of perfectionism 2. Benefits of imperfection 3. Let go of control […]

   
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• March 5, 2024

  Organize paper in my office

   

• February 6, 2024

  It’s a marathon not a sprint – 9 tips

   

• November 2, 2023

  Discover 12 unconventional ways to show your gratitude

   

• February 2, 2023

  How do you evaluate success in your life?

   

• December 1, 2022

  7 tips to stop feeling guilty and enjoy the academic holidays

   

• December 1, 2021

  Six tips to have a happy academic holiday