Taking Control

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 […]
February 6, 2024 / academia, Career Satisfaction, Focus, Getting Organized, Happiness, Happiness in academia, Help with Writing, Slow Down, Taking Control, Time Management

It’s a marathon not a sprint – 9 tips

It’s a marathon not a sprint – 9 tips Table of Contents Introduction Slow down and breathe Pace Yourself Set Realistic Goals Establish a Sustainable Routine Build a Support System […]
June 6, 2023 / brain, celebrating life, Gratitude, Happiness, Joy, Play, Slow Down, Taking Control

7 tips and trivia to encourage you to go barefoot this summer

7 tips and trivia to encourage you to go barefoot this summer Lately, I’ve become obsessed with little-known holidays like “Go Barefoot Day.” This is a global holiday, launched by […]
February 2, 2023 / academia, Career Satisfaction, Confidence, Happiness, Happiness in academia, Positive Thinking, Self-Love and Acceptance, Self-trust, Success, Taking Control

How do you evaluate success in your life?

How do you evaluate success in your life? How do you evaluate success or failure in your life? February can be a time to reassess our priorities. The new year […]
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Nine tips to grieve your coronavirus losses before moving on
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