As we near the end of the semester we are all frantically trying to wrap up the classes we are teaching as well as the classes we are taking without dropping the ball or going completely crazy. Irene S. Levine maintains a bimonthly Mind Matters Column for “Science Careers” from the journal Science that offers some helpful advice on issues faced by young scientists. Although her articles are specifically geared towards scientists, she provides advice with universal applications. For instance, take a look at her article from July 2008, Get Moving where she discusses the positive impacts of physical activity on stress and professional productivity. Another great article that applies to many of us is Too Perfect? which addresses the difficulties resultant from our perfectionism.
Another provocative and potentially helpful article is by Jane Stemwedel, Balance is a nice idea, but my reality is closer to juggling. This article is geared more towards women with families, but Stemwedel discusses many things that are applicable to us all. An associate professor at San Jose State University, she approaches this issue in a very conversational and personal nature.
Take a look and let me know what you think!