Blog: Career
Your workspace and well-being
The physical space in which we work matters--a lot. Yet, it isn't necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when we think about career satisfaction. I have noticed my workspace affects my mood, my productivity, my sense of calm (or lack thereof), and my overall...
Catastrophizing (do you remember 1999?!)
I was thinking back 20 years to December 1999--do you remember the "hysteria" leading up to that month?! Back then, my spouse and I ran a disc jockey (DJ) business; December 31 had us worried because we weren't sure how Y2K would play out. Anyone who is old enough to...
Transitioning outside of a university position: An interview with Dr. Alice Cassidy
Alice Cassidy, Ph.D., is an educational developer and science educator. She also is a writer, editor and photographer. During all three academic degrees (at the University of Victoria, McGill University and the University of British Columbia) she was involved in...
7 ways to make the most of attending a conference
Conferences present an excellent opportunity for learning and for building connections. They can contribute to your career growth, if you know how to make the most of them. Below I look at 7 ways to make the most of a conference as an attendee who is not presenting....
How to save time by simplifying
Should I write first or do mindfulness? Should I respond to emails that are piling up or write? Should I check social media or do something more productive? Should I exercise or grade papers? Those might be some of the decisions you need to make at the beginning of...
Relaunching my career as an artist: An interview with Monica Berdin
I’ve been talking about this for 25 years. I’ve been flapping my lips for 25 years. I have to stop talking and start doing. In this interview, Monica tells the story of transitioning from full-time mother and wife to launching her own jewelry business and reclaiming...
Appreciation and recognition at work: Which do you want most?
I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't want appreciation at work! C'mon - even if our main driver is to do meaningful work, some appreciation is ...well, appreciated. Recognition at work You won't be surprised to read that there is a ton of research (yes, they weigh...