Why beginning comes before planning and what it means to begin things amidst uncertainty, change, and anxiety.
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Reviewing Your Priorities after a Tumultuous Year
Reviewing your priorities is a standard part of any year-end review but reviewing 2020 presents some new challenges. Here’s help.
Reflecting on Quite a Year
Tips for reflecting on your journey over the last 12 months and setting the stage for a supportive 2021 and beyond.
Yaba Blay on Everyday Black Girl Magic
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Yaba Blay about colorism, being an insider/outsider in the academy, and celebrating Black girl magic.
Academic New Year Resolutions: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Although many scholars set academic new year resolutions, spending some time reviewing this year ensures you can set smart ones.
Using Passion Projects for Inspiration, Self-Care, and Fun
In the face of busyness and stress, passion projects are a chance to reclaim your physical, emotional, and mental energy.
Lakshmi Ramgopal on Postcolonial Music and the Pull of History
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews musician and scholar Lakshmi Ramgopal (Lykanthea) about combining artistic and scholarly careers.
Finding Non-Academic Mentors Regardless of Your Career Path
Non-academic mentors bring a wealth of career expertise and life advice. Here’s how to build and nurture those relationships regardless of your career path.
Maintaining Friendships When Things Inevitably Get Busy
Academia requires a lot of your time and attention. Here’s help on building and maintaining friendships that make it all worth it.
Adeline Koh on Feminist Entrepreneurship and Self-Care
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Adeline Koh about leaving academia, building a feminist company, and community care.
Before and After Conference Checklists
Conference checklists are a great way to make sure you are prepared for a conference, get the most out of it while there, and remember to follow up.
Making a Self-Care Plan for the Semester
Mapping self-care into your plan before, during, and after the semester can help you find balance, prioritize rest, and cultivate your energy.