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Resting when you can’t stop working completely

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Jo VanEvery

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Resting when you can’t stop working completely I seem to be having a lot of conversations about rest lately. It came up in Office Hours in the Academic Writing Studio. It’s come up in more than one Guide for the Journey session. If you are tired, you need to […]

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You are not lazy

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Jo VanEvery 1 Comment

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · You are not lazy You do not have to guard against laziness vigilantly, watching out for the slightest sign and nipping it in the bud. There isn’t even a risk that you will become lazy. I would argue that no one is lazy. Many years ago I bought Havi […]

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Are things getting worse? Or is dystopia the new normal?

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Jo VanEvery

This post was originally written during a time when many universities and workplaces had shifted to remote work in response to the COVID pandemic. Although circumstances have now changed for many people, much of what I say in this post still applies. Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Is dystopia the new normal? Things were […]

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Sleep is not a luxury

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Jo VanEvery

It seems that there is an epidemic of sleep problems and inability to actually relax out there. I’m going to share a few thoughts. Sleep is important. Not only does lack of sleep impair cognitive function, it can mess up your metabolism and cause all kinds of health problems. There is some evidence that the […]

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Fatigue impairs cognitive function

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Jo VanEvery 1 Comment

There is lots of research showing that fatigue impairs cognitive function. This is why the military has “boot camp” to make certain behaviours and decisions almost instinctual so they can be done even when fatigued, because war means you sometimes have to work when you are under-functioning cognitively. You are not fighting a war. You […]

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Is your mind always racing?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Jo VanEvery Leave a Comment

I heard an interesting interview on my local CBC Saturday morning show* recently. The interviewee was a news anchor who had decided not to be plugged in and available 24/7,  but rather to limit his smart phone and other device use to 16/6. Yes, he decided to not be connected to the internet, phone and […]

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