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Jo VanEvery

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I help academics protect time for writing and resist overwork. Meaningfulness matters. You are more than your job. I also make things with textiles, read romances, sing alto in a choir. Subscribe to my newsletter: JoVanEvery.co.uk/newsletter

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 13d

If writing is what makes this job meaningful for you, it will make a difference to protect time for it, even when things are busy or uncertain. A Meeting With Your Writing can help. 4 sessions weekly. Will 1 of them work for you? academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 9h

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Eva Rimbau-Gilabert @erimbau.bsky.social · 10h

This leads us to the right question:

How do we design work so people can work well (with autonomy, clarity, and deliberate coordination) regardless of WHERE they do it?

THAT is flexible work design.

Everything else is managing symptoms.

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Thomas House @tah-sci.com · 9h

I feel seen, but also, this is why in science at least, as you become more senior, give your mentees your absolutely best ideas if they've got the fresh legs to kick them about. Earlier career researchers are often exploited but it should be a very mutually beneficial relationship.

Keith Frankish @keithfrankish.com · 1d

I've never had more ideas and never had less energy.

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 9h

I can probably also give you the correct number for booking a ferry to Newfoundland, too. There is a jingle. It was on the radio a lot. I've never actually been to Newfoundland.

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 9h

the only reason I don't remember many of mine is because I've moved a lot.

I do, however, remember my friend's landline number in Birmingham from the late 90s.

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 9h

he's not wrong. And if that's the worst case scenario, it would be annoying but not devastating.

I suspect you won't get that outcome.

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 10h

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Petra Boynton @petraboynton.bsky.social · 10h

It's not a 'race debate', it's plain old racism.

Carer health and safety is already a major issue that's barely discussed outside the profession, compounded by demand and extractive practices of employers.

Unfortunately this workforce, like those they care for, hold zero interest for most people

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 13h

‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 23h

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 1d

Hey Colorado residents, particularly people in Fort Collins, but also those who are somewhat near: my sister and brother in law are running a study on an easy, portable method to help maintain indoor air quality during adverse outside events (like smoke or pollution).

Participate in our Clean Air Study | sapphires

humanenvironments.org

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

That’s the trouble I suppose. But at some point you need an answer to move on.

And you already know at least some people thought this was a good idea and worth pursuing, even if this journal won’t publish it in the end.

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

That is a while. Long enough to justify an email query.

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

That suit is awesome!!

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

😩 I fear you are right

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

I hope those buttons are functional so you can breastfeed and it looks fabulous. I’m sure you can figure out an occasion to wear it.

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

Defensive got the first draft written. That means you’ve got the pieces you need. You can revise for less defensive. You’ve got this.

And you are not alone in this. i hope the person who gave you that feedback also reassured you about the things you don’t need to be defensive about.

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

We get that kind of weather here a lot. It is annoying.

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to all of us who are managing to keep the overwhelm and panic at bay. Even if it is only for short periods of time.

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

Just because you aren’t quite sure why you are feeling this way doesn’t mean it isn’t justified. Keep breathing and doing all the other things that help. Try to stop worrying about what caused it or if it’s justified.

Tbh I’m not sure it’s justified for any of us not to feel overwhelm and panic

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

Well done.

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

This time last year I knit a lot of tiny sweaters and mittens that became Christmas decorations. Scrap yarn. < 90 mins cast on to cast off.

Hunter Hammerson has several patterns for this kind of “tiny nonsense”. I used her mitten pattern. There are also stars, hearts, etc.

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Anna Clemens, PhD @annaclemens.com · 1d

"We all have to collectively agree that writing is revising and it’s not a waste of time." - Dr Jane Jones

I interviewed Dr Jane Jones about how to deal with the emotions that come while writing papers --> https://rpst.page.link/SgRD

#PhDchat #Academia #phd

Emotional labour and academic writing

Academic writing coaches Dr Jane Jones and Dr Anna Clemens talk about emotional labour, procrastination, fear of rejection, perfectionism, writing books and what writing really is.

rpst.page.link

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

Have you just become Head of Department? Are you determined to keep writing despite the additional pressures? A Meeting With Your Writing might help. It’s helped others in this situation. Read more about them here: academicwritingstudio.co.uk/who-joins-th...

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Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

Hope you feel better soon

Jo VanEvery @jovanevery.bsky.social · 1d

Was the issue tripping on it and whacking his face into something on the way down?