by christasathish | May 31, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 57: Overcome your fears! Fear is an ever-present yet often hidden companion in academic life and beyond – fear of rejection, fear of not being good enough, fear of not being worthy, fear of not belonging. It can silence our voices and...
by christasathish | May 25, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 56: Dare to break free from instrumentalism! Satisfying our egos and the metrics established by our institutions are key strategies for many academics to ascend the academic ivory tower. In doing so, fostering caring connections and...
by christasathish | May 18, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 55: Embrace the Little Things! Chasing big wins – grant awards, recognition, high-impact publications, tenure-track positions, social capital, popularity, being visible and popular – we can easily overlook the small experiences that...
by christasathish | May 13, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 54: Creating Little Spaces of Comfort We navigate our academic lives in a fast-paced, highly competitive environment where we are expected to perform at multiple levels and roles constantly. Creating a consistent, intentional comfort...
by christasathish | May 4, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 53: Integrate well-being strategies to prevent burnout in academia Academia often romanticises overwork, making burnout seem like an inevitable rite of academic journeys. However, it does not have to be that way – sustainable academic...
by christasathish | Apr 28, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 52: Advocate for Work-Life Balance Work-life balance is essential for maintaining both personal well-being and professional productivity in academia. Advocating for this balance ensures that academics can thrive in their roles without...
