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Unplug from academia Advice for academics on how to switch off and not feel guilty
In a field where burnout is common and the line between work and personal life is regularly blurred, taking time out to unwind from a job in higher education is vital. While it’s easier said than done, placing an emphasis on self-care and relaxation can improve well-being, boost creativity and make you a better colleague. This collection features advice on how to unplug from the hustle.
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Self - care can make us better at our jobs , support our students more effectively and help to build a better community across academia . Karina Dancza offers her tips on how to implement self - care in your professional life
Walk the walk to benefit your academic research
Walking can be used to benefit academic research , help with problem - solving and promote creative thinking . Here , Anna …
Recognise work - life imbalance and restore resilience
How can academics stay energised and resilient ? The first step , says Aaron Davis , is take stock of those tasks and worries that deplete …
Conversations around stress must move beyond ‘ I ’ m fine , how are you ? ’
Sara Metz offers practical advice on adopting the ‘ stress continuum ’ – a shared language and system to help staff and students …
Tame the to - do list and manage an academic workload
Reduce procrastination , forget multitasking and get the to - do list done . From delegating to prioritising urgent versus important tasks , here are six practical ways to balance teaching , research and service for university faculty
How to survive the academic treadmill
When working hours are stretched to cover marking , induction and other tasks , what is a busy scholar to do ? Here , James Derounian offers suggestions for taking essential downtime
How to manage your busyness to avoid burnout
Overwork and stress are growing issues among academics , particularly following the sudden transition to online teaching . Erin Wilson …
A calendar activity that can help in the battle against burnout
Working out how you want to spend your time versus how you actually spend it can be a useful tool for ensuring investment in your …
Stamp out burnout early on : how to spot the signs and what to do about them
Academic life has always been a breeding ground for burnout . Ş erife Ey ü po ğ lu of Near East University points out the warning signs of …
Early career researchers can say no , too
Coming up with a series of questions for ECRs about each ‘ opportunity ’ as it arises can help them decide what is worthy of their time , says Lucas Lixinski
The boundaries to set so your students don ’ t take over your life
As the role of university teacher evolves , a key workplace challenge is how to offer proximity without becoming a 24 / 7 bot service
The four - day week in higher education : can we make it work ?
With a culture of overwork eroding well - being among UK university staff , could a four - day working week be part of the solution …
Why my hobbies make me a better scholar
Non - academic skills , both motor and cognitive , can enrich research capabilities in unexpected and often unexamined ways , …
In the search for work - life balance , going part - time could provide an answer
James Derounian makes the case for part - time work , particularly as academics advance in their careers – and gives tips on how to begin …
You can have it all , just not all at once
It might just be possible to achieve a good work - life balance in academia , but it requires focusing on certain areas of your life and career at …
