Easy and accessible self-care suggestions to help you feel physically and emotionally nourished at the end of the semester.
By Alexandra Sastre
Alexandra Sastre is the associate director of campus communications at Swarthmore College.
Surviving End-of-Term Grading
Grading is one of the most challenging, thankless, and important parts of teaching. Here’s how to tackle that stack of assignments.
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Academia
Why boundaries in academia are so important for work life balance and how to set and protect them amidst the hustle bustle of academic life.
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation
How to write a letter of recommendation for a student, including where to begin, what to include, and how to follow up.
Building Your Post-ac, Non-ac, or Alt-ac Career
How doctoral students can use their degree to prepare themselves for post-ac, non-ac, or alt-ac careers in a variety of industries.
Finding Mentors for Your Career Journey
Tips for finding mentors to help you succeed within and beyond academia, as well as keeping those relationships strong over time.
Ideas on Fire’s Favorite Books on Writing
Our favorite books on writing: the writing guides that help us think critically, move us, and embolden us to imagine otherwise.
A Beginners Guide to Mindfulness in Academia
How can we practice mindfulness amidst the hustle and bustle of academic life? Start with focusing your attention on where you are right now and how you’re feeling.
Trigger Warnings and Safe Spaces: Reflections and Strategies
Lately, there’s been much ado about trigger warnings. Some have argued that they are a crucial to establish a safe, accessible classrooms for diverse students; others have framed them as a threat to educational integrity. But what exactly are trigger warnings and how can they foster safe(r) spaces of learning?
Fostering Dynamic Classroom Discussions
Practical tips for dynamic classroom discussions, including how to encourage communication and create a supportive classroom environment for learning.
Writing Routines and Rituals to Get Those Projects Done
How to fold writing into your daily life through writing routines and rituals that fit where, when, and how you think and write best.
How to Turn Your CV into a Resume for Non-Academic Jobs
How to convert a CV into a resume highlighting the valuable skills you’ve developed in academia and your fit for diverse jobs.
Self-Care at the End of the Semester
Self care strategies to build intellectual and spiritual community, shape a creative practice, and navigate the emotional ups and downs of academic life.
Brainstorming: Where to Begin When Lacking Inspiration
Interdisciplinary research requires a tremendous amount of creativity, mess and play, especially in its early stages. Here’s how to start brainstorming.
Finding a Work Space Where You Can Thrive
How to find and use a great work space that gives you energy, inspiration, and the conditions you need to do your best work.