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Embracing Joy: A Non-Negotiable in Your Self-Care Toolbox

What will your first intentional moment of joy be today? Joy is like the confetti of emotions – sudden, unexpected, and oh-so-colorful. It's that high-intensity feeling that washes over you in short bursts, leaving you feeling connected to others, to nature, or to the universe at large…and to yourself.

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Quiet Quitting or is it Quiet Flourishing?

Quiet quitting can be harmful, so what about quiet flourishing? So what does this look like? Let’s explore as you coach yourself and find a balance between one's inner world and the external demands of work and personal life.

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Supporting the wellbeing of doctoral researchers who study at a distance

Some students may live and work far away from their campuses; others may be physically nearby but work remotely for a portion or all of their candidature, whether by preference, by force. This guest post by Dr Katrina McChesney (University of Waikato, New Zealand) and Dr Jamie Burford (University of Warwick, UK) offers timely advice and illuminates five principles for doctoral wellbeing.

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Tips to help you address your delayed, skipped, or just not happening for you yet AcWriMo experience

I set the best intentions for Academic Writing Month (AcWriMo) this November…but life has gotten in the way. has this happened for you as well? Here are some tips to help you recover and get back on track with your writing habits.

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Do you need a Boundary Manifesto?

I’m just going to say it. I’m exhausted. My personal and professional life has blurred so much that I have developed this pattern in the last few months where I work 7 days a week. I keep telling myself I am doing it to keep up or even get ahead on tasks. But after months of doing this I’m not. That’s not cool! My boundaries need a serious refresh. What about you?

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