245: [Writing Practice Series] Breaking The Binge And Bust Cycle In Academic Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 164]
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Nov 26, 2024
Discover the struggles academics face with the notorious binge and bust cycle of writing. Many professors inadvertently turn breaks into periods of burnout instead of productivity. Learn how to shift this mindset by setting realistic goals and integrating writing into daily routines. Explore strategies to cultivate a sustainable writing practice that prioritizes rest while boosting overall productivity. Say goodbye to guilt and frustration, and hello to a more positive relationship with your academic writing!
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Center Your Writing
Eliminate the binge-and-bust cycle by integrating writing into your regular workload.
Center writing in your career, making it an organizing principle.
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Writing's Impact
Writing, when centered in a career, improves time management, project management, and boundary setting.
It also helps scholars honor writing's crucial role in their career advancement.
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Quality over Quantity
Consistent, focused writing sessions are more effective than daily writing.
Aim for 1-2 high-quality hours per week instead of overwhelming yourself.
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Welcome back to another segment of the podcast series about academic writing practices. In today’s episode, I tackle a major challenge many academics face in their writing: breaking the binge and bust cycle.
Many professors look forward to summer, winter, or semester breaks as an opportunity to catch up on all the publications they have put off during regular working hours. You think, “I’ll get so much done!” But then, the workload catches up with you, you burn out, and the break ends up being a time of exhaustion, not productivity. This cycle creates guilt and frustration and reinforces the negative thoughts you have about your writing and writing practice.
I offer alternative strategies that help you foster a more positive relationship with your writing. Learn the benefits of making writing the center of your career and how setting realistic, achievable goals will shift your mindset and ultimately boost productivity.
If you are gearing up for a summer or winter break and plan on using that time to get through your backed-up pipeline, this episode is for you. I share strategies to help you break the binge and bust cycle and develop a more sustainable, consistent writing practice.
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