Tag: self-care
Just say ‘No’ to new projects
Avoid the temptation to accept every invitation to work on something interesting. Just say no (or, at least, not yet). Academia thrives on a spirit of collaboration and contribution. We’re constantly invited to participate in presentations, grant proposals, committees, service activities, and so on. While saying yes fosters connection and advancement, the incessant pressure to contribute…
Protect your time
Start with the space you need for fulfilling and engaging academic work and then protect the time you need to do it.