Dr. Abby Hogan, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina, focuses on understanding anxiety in autistic children. In this discussion, she reveals how aligning her writing practice with her energy patterns has transformed her well-being and scholarship. Abby opens up about overcoming perfectionism and the emotional hurdles of publishing, sharing insights from her experience in the Navigate program. Her reflections encourage listeners to approach writing with intention, clarity, and self-compassion.
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Move From Reflection To Action
Use programs like Amplify to rethink career goals and Navigate to apply tools.
Abby Hogan needed Navigate's structure to translate new perspectives into daily practice.
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Match Tasks To Energy Levels
Structure your week to meet your energy instead of fighting it.
Abby Hogan schedules tasks to fit high, mid, and low energy periods.
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Co-Writing Creates Joy And Accountability
Join regular co-writing sessions to create weekly momentum and positive feedback.
Abby Hogan calls co-writing joyful and uses it to show up consistently for writing.
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If you’ve ever thought “it’s not just about time—I don’t have the energy” when it comes to your writing, you are not alone.
In this episode, Dr. Abigail Hogan joins me to talk about how she’s learned to align her writing practice with her energy patterns, and why doing so has been transformational for both her scholarship and her well-being.
Dr. Hogan shares what drew her to the Navigate program after participating in Amplify, and how she used the tools and coaching support to break through perfectionism, release the emotional weight of a long-stalled paper, and publish with confidence.
Whether you're mid-project, mid-semester, or just feeling a bit stuck, Abby’s story will leave you reflecting on how to approach your writing with more intention, clarity, and self-compassion.
We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®. Check out the program details and start your application process here.
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