Archive - Intentional Academia

The way of subtraction

Making things better by making them smaller.

Oct 19, 2023 •

September 2023

Simplify, breathe, listen

Another important mindset to adopt

Sep 6, 2023 •

August 2023

Three mindsets for the new year

Aug 17, 2023 •

July 2023

Crafting a communications policy

Setting boundaries on communications is a major step toward being intentional

Jul 21, 2023 •

June 2023

How not to waste the summer

Or, the power of being decisive when you don't have to be

Jun 20, 2023 •

May 2023

Getting the bigger picture with a monthly review

A process for reflection and connection that drives intentionality

May 24, 2023 •

Using OKRs to get intentional

Borrowing a concept from industry to help get the most out of your summer break

May 9, 2023 •

March 2023

Grading intentionally using the Payoff Principle

Grading is hard work, but we can make it easier.

Mar 28, 2023 •

Links and thought-starters

Other perspectives on intentionality for your consideration.

Mar 22, 2023 •

Time boxing for academics

A not-so-secret weapon for intentional focus, using your calendar.

Mar 7, 2023 •

February 2023

The Weekly Review

The essential component to an intentional approach to work, and how to do it

Feb 28, 2023 •

GTD for Academics: Engage

How GTD informs the actual act of doing work

Feb 14, 2023 •

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