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 14, 2025 | Fables of The Academic Zoo, Research Blog
In the Academic Zoo, a wide river flowed, known to all as the River of Knowledge. The fish living in it were considered the most knowledgeable creatures, as they had access to the river’s ever-flowing waters, where the answers to any question could be found. For...
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 | 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 | 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...
