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Work-Life Balance in academic careers
I read a thought provoking piece on Work-Life Balance recently. The author, Michael Van Osch of ThinkTankMen.com, argued that the problem isn’t really about balance but rather about alignment: When...
View ArticleLearning to say “no”
…you’re not THAT busy, it’s just that your job IS your life. It doesn’t have to be. Make a break. Take a breath. It doesn’t all need to get done. Learn to make choices. (David Phipps, commenting on...
View ArticleWhen priorities and boundaries feel like cutting corners: Grading Edition
In my Planning classes I talk about the importance of defining your priorities and setting boundaries. An email from a client reminded me how hard that is in practice. This client was finding it hard...
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