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…
By Kimine Mayuzumi “How was your summer?” This is a question you may be asked by your friends, colleagues, and neighbors this time of the year. But have you really asked yourself the question? Oftentimes, it is hard for me to transition from summer mode to work mode unless my kids go back to school. When they are around, I tend to get distracted and procrastinate. So I create boundaries by going downstairs and putting…
By Kimine Mayuzumi What kind of summer do you want to have this year? What many people (including myself) tend to do for planning their summer is to first think about what to do and where to go instead of envisioning their summer as a part of their larger life vision. We tend to rush into making another to-do list and scheduling a few entertainments and/or family events. What’s missing is reflecting on the above…
