It is important to do the work. And it is important to pay attention to other things. Your academics - homework, projects, presentations, dissertation - these are important. However, there are times when it will feel as if these things are all-encompassing. And they are not. Or at least they should not be. Take time to breathe and reflect. Notice things around you. Try to keep your work in context. It matters, but it is not the only thing that matters. Appreciate the privileg

As you think ahead to the semester before you, consider this article . Make sure your work - including your academic work - aligns with...

There is a story about a man who goes to a Zen master to learn how to master meditation. He asks, "How long do I have to meditate each...

Enjoy your time. I hope that you each take time to enjoy the process of earning your doctoral degree. It really is an honor and privilege...

Hey. How are you this week? Take a moment and say something nice about yourself to yourself. (pause) Good job. This week's post is about...

Okay, all. Last blog post until fall. You have done a lot of stuff this academic year. You have more to do in the future - maybe even...

I guess there are two ways you can deal with breaking in your graduate studies. You can take a break or the work can break you. Either...

I thought I'd focus on love this week with "that February holiday" approaching. I love my students. For me, that means that I care very...

Learn to love this word. Learn creative ways to say it. No is your friend. No is your protector. No is your champion. And sometimes you...

There is a story I like about a Zen master who is approached by a student. The student asks, "How long each day do I have to meditate to...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There are always stressors and ups and downs through life as well as through the graduate student...

There are lots of unknowns the first (and likely only) time you do a dissertation. Things can seem foggy, vague, overwhelming, etc. One...

This week don't write. This week don't think. This week don't beat yourself up. This week don't put forth anything more than "sufficient"...

I read the article below the other day and wanted to share in my blog. (I guess all of these blog posts could start that way). It talks...

You will hear this from me repeatedly about dissertation proposals and defenses: please don't bring food. First of all, students should...

~ D. T. Suzuki