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 7, 2025 | #FeministAcademia, Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
In the Academic Zoo, there was an owl who had long been revered for her wisdom. For years, she helped the other animals by providing them with answers and solving their problems. Over time, the animals became more dependent on her, seeking her guidance at every turn...
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 30, 2025 | #FeministAcademia, Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
In the Academic Zoo, there was a secret garden known only to a select few. It was called The Garden of Rest – a place where knowledge flowed freely and without boundaries, where no one was judged for their unique ways of thinking. Unlike the rest of the zoo, where...
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...
by christasathish | Apr 23, 2025 | #FeministAcademia, Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
In the heart of the Academic Zoo, there was a narrow path known as the Snake Trail. It was the fastest route to the top level of the zoo, where animals could enjoy the glorious sunrise above the clouds. A cunning snake, however, controlled it. The snake, with its...
