Thriving through the break: A 5-step guide to recharge your soul

Thriving through the break: A 5-step guide to recharge your soul

By Kimine Mayuzumi As the winter break unfolds (or perhaps it’s already in full swing), I wanted to take a moment to share five key recommendations and reminders to help you seamlessly transition from the rigors of the past term to a well-deserved period of rejuvenation. 1. Reflect on the term Take a moment to celebrate your accomplishments, both professional and personal. Whether it’s teaching engaging classes, completing challenging coursework, or reclaiming your health, each…

How to build your own support system: Here are resource sheets

How to build your own support system: Here are resource sheets

By Kimine Mayuzumi   You may already know this in your body, even if it’s easy to forget: It is vital to have a support system—a circle of friends and colleagues, both inside and outside the academy. In a past blog post on imposter feelings in academia, we shared how important it is to build one’s own support system to navigate the shame that is so common in academic spaces. Alongside the competitive culture of…