Good Enough is Good Enough

Good Enough is Good Enough

A couple of months ago we sent out a survey via our newsletter and Twitter asking “What is on your mind this month?” While the answers varied, by far you responded most with: How to be resilient when everything is going to shit. Wow, does it ever feel some days over...
Burned Out?

Burned Out?

How to know if you’re burned out and what to do. Are you feeling burned out? Certainly many working in Universities all over the world are. But how can you truly know, and what should you do if so? With passing months of chronically altered work and home lives:...
Ending Something Important

Ending Something Important

Who doesn’t like to start shiny new things?! Indeed: we both ***love*** new projects, collaborations, and ideas. Enthusiasm flows—and inspiration reigns. It feels so good! Yet, it’s as, or even more important to know when the time is right to end something that’s been...
Fall Catch Up: What’s New?

Fall Catch Up: What’s New?

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How to Say a Great Thank You

How to Say a Great Thank You

Gratitude is one the most meaningful things to receive—or to give.   We were recently reflecting on the many ‘thank yous’ we have exchanged with so many great people and groups these past years. For this, we are thankful!  However, what we noticed too, is that people...
HOW LIBERATED IS YOUR LEARNING ZONE?

HOW LIBERATED IS YOUR LEARNING ZONE?

Whenever we facilitate our ‘Happy Academic’ workshops, it’s always interesting what aspects resonate. Some participants get most excited by the most abstract: recognizing and handling academic work as extreme knowledge work. For others, it’s about opening space to...