Black Lives Matter and Academia
Science is not above racism or politics. It isn’t neutral. Because who actually gets to do science?
Thoughts on Research Productivity During a Pandemic
Look: we're all a bunch of fiercely determined high-achievers. It's how we trained ourselves to excel. No forgiveness, no celebrations, just...on to the next thing. It's how we trained ourselves, but it's also how the system trained us.
Does Your Work Feed You?
Does your work feed your fulfillment? Or does it mostly feed you a shit sandwich? Time to ask yourself some tough questions.
Before You Decide to Quit for Good, Take a Nap
Do you really want to quit, or do you just need a rest? HALT before you leave.
This Piece of Advice Changed How I Give Presentations
This piece of advice (from an ex-boyfriend) turned a blah presentation into the best talk I've ever given.
The Biggest Writing Lesson I Learned This Year
How I wrote 32,000 words without really trying.
Five Ways I Sabotaged My Productivity Without Even Realizing It
Once I noticed how I was sabotaging myself, things finally started to change.
How to Handle a Setback
This is what I did back when I hit a major, life-threatening roadblock in graduate school and it's what I've continued to do in the face of every setback I've experienced since.
This is Why Your Unused Writing Isn't Wasted
You should reconsider your wasted writing time.
What Writers and Athletes Have in Common
If you apply this one principle of athletic training to your writing, you'll be unstoppable.
Self Care for Superheroes (What to Do When It's All too Much)
Big-hearted people who want to change the world are sensitive. Point finale. We just are.
We're All Impostors.
If you feel like you're walking around with F-R-A-U-D tattooed on your forehead, join the club. Here's what I do to handle the impostor syndrome.