Taking a slightly more upbeat, but still honest, discussion, this blog was inspired by a recent gym visit. There was something quite profound learned there. If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I’m having a time of it at the moment with my mental health. If you’re new here – hello! I’d also suggest youContinue reading “The Trick the Treadmill Played…”
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When my brain don’t work like it used to before, and I can’t even spell my name…
Content Warning: mental health, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, ptsd, burnout. This is week eight of my recovery journey. I’ve been learning to slow down, to feel my feelings, to release them, whilst also accepting that I’m not mentally or emotionally where I need to be yet. And that’s ok. The blog that follows (the stuff inContinue reading “When my brain don’t work like it used to before, and I can’t even spell my name…”
The Joy of Authenticity in Performance: reflections from a lecturer
I’m back!! Miss me? Don’t worry! Normal service is resuming! It’s been a wild time for me personally of late, which resulted in me having to take a step back from all extra curriculars – SmartPonders being one of those! However, now i’m on holiday, and have put some distance between this last term, I’mContinue reading “The Joy of Authenticity in Performance: reflections from a lecturer”
Why Personal Finance should be compulsory education (part 1)…
Hello peeps! Hope you’re all surviving out there! Today’s ponder heads into scary territory. Territory that for some is frightening, for others it’s avoided. For many it keeps them up and night, and for the few it’s a case of the more they have the more they want. We’re talking about money. Personal finance toContinue reading “Why Personal Finance should be compulsory education (part 1)…”
Procrastinator, Imposter, and the Saboteur: Trying to get through the wall.
For those that follow my content regularly, you’ll know that a colleague and myself had a proposed book chapter accepted into an upcoming Routledge companion. If you are not familiar with Routledge, it’s a pretty big deal, especially in the academic world. at least I think so. Today’s ponder is an honest and frank dissectionContinue reading “Procrastinator, Imposter, and the Saboteur: Trying to get through the wall.”
The Journey of Learning: Oakley says ‘Focus’ and ‘Diffuse’.
Since embarking on this journey, I find my brain is constantly whirring away thinking about the ways in which we learn new things. Thinking about learning as an active process (yup – there’s that word again!) where we participate in the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Today’s ponder is centred around that. How doContinue reading “The Journey of Learning: Oakley says ‘Focus’ and ‘Diffuse’.”
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