Head Space

Calm productivity for academics

Tag: social media

  • [Note] We wanted tranquil minds

    “We wanted tranquil minds. We wanted to escape our addiction to the adrenaline rush of connectivity.” – Alan Jacobs

  • Building a community of calm academics

    You can now find Head space on several social media platforms where I’ll be sharing regular insights, practical tips, and thoughtful reflections on creating space for meaningful academic work. Please consider following these accounts and sharing them with colleagues.

  • Effective breaks for academics: Real rest and productivity

    Most academics fill their breaks with pseudo-productive tasks like checking emails or social media. But these aren’t real breaks at all. Learn how taking genuine academic breaks and productivity go hand in hand, and why the most effective breaks are often the ones that feel the least productive.

  • Quitting social media

    I’m going to prioritise content creation over social media, after realising life and work proceed without Twitter. The liberation from feeling obligated to keep up with everything has led to decreased anxiety. I’ve experienced a deeper, less performative connection through newsletters, deciding to focus efforts there instead.

  • Use the time between meetings

    Use the time between meetings to make notes, schedule follow-ups, and list the tasks that are your responsibility to complete.

  • Found time

    Found time’ is the time you unexpectedly find available to use. Avoid falling into the trap of doom-scrolling on social media when that meeting gets rescheduled. Have a plan for how to use found time.