By Kimine Mayuzumi “How are you?” “How are you doing?” When someone asks you these questions, what do you usually say? And when you ask someone else, do you really pause to notice what they say — or how they express how they are? Sometimes, “How are you?” is simply another way of saying hello. Someone asks you in the hallway, keeps walking, and neither of you expects a real answer. The question becomes a…
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Academic planning without burnout: 6 ways to move through your term with more ease
By Kimine Mayuzumi “What should I accomplish this term?” You may have asked yourself this question a few weeks ago, as the new academic term approached. You might have made lists — teaching, research, service, administration, community engagement — and mapped out deadlines, meetings, classes, conferences, writing projects, and other commitments across the weeks ahead. And now, a few weeks in, you may be starting to get a sense of what this term will actually…
Pause, reflect, reset: A more intentional transition after the academic year
By Kimine Mayuzumi There is nothing passive about stopping, and when you decide to go, it’s a different kind of going because you stopped. — Jon Kabat-Zinn A few weeks ago, I led a session called Exhale – Reset through Reflection and Practice for a group of academics transitioning out of their academic year. I was reminded again how exhausting this season can be for many academics — trying to wrap things up while…
What I learned from Tai Chi walking
By Kimine Mayuzumi In the Tai Chi class that I lead regularly, we always begin with a walking exercise — what I call Tai Chi walking. We walk slowly — probably slower than you might imagine. It feels almost like moving in slow motion. I learn so much from this experience, and I invite you to try this kind of slow, mindful walking one day. I’ve attached a video clip so you can get a…
Setting intentions (not just goals): A perspective from practice
By Kimine Mayuzumi A client once asked me: “Is there a particular format you use to help people set an intention? I’ve been experimenting with different ones to use with students, but I haven’t found an explanation I love yet — especially one that helps them understand the difference between an intention and a goal.” This is a wonderful question. And I actually hear two questions within it: How do I differentiate an intention from…