
Calm productivity for academics
This site is now an archive of my previous work. I have moved all my ongoing writing to https://michael-rowe.github.io/home-michael/
Task-batching helps academics overcome the mental fatigue of constant context-switching. Instead of multitasking between emails, meetings, and lesson planning, group similar tasks together and tackle them in dedicated time blocks. This simple approach creates the mental space needed for meaningful academic work.
Many academics struggle with managing reading backlogs – collecting papers, articles, and books that never get read. While gathering resources feels productive, it often becomes a substitute for real engagement. Learn how the one-week rule can help you break free from collecting and start creating meaningful academic work.