Sabbatical 101
Insight and inspiration for planning your academic sabbatical
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59. Sabbatical Soundbytes: "How do I know if my sabbatical goals are realistic?" (opens the original)
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Ah, sabbatical goals. It's easy to create an ambitious sabbatical plan that looks great on paper. It's much harder to create a set of sabbatical goals that you can actually accomplish in the time you have, while also making time for rest and personal pursuits. In this slightly longer episode, I discuss the importance of setting realistic goals and walk you through a process for determining whether your goals are realistic. It's hard work, but worth it. If you're struggling with sabbatical goals,
58. Sabbatical Soundbytes: "What should I do if I’m totally burned out and I just want to sleep during sabbatical?" (opens the original)
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If you're so burned out that you can't even imagine working during your sabbatical, this episode is for you. I'll tell you why you should lean in to your instinct to rest, and give you some tips for how to do it. Here are some additional resources about the importance of rest during sabbatical: How to Rest During Sabbatical blog post Sabbatical As Rest article by Amanda Grieme Bradley
57. Sabbatical Soundbytes: "What should I do during my sabbatical?" (opens the original)
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If you've been wondering what you should do during your sabbatical, you're in the right place. In this episode, I talk about the importance of creating a sabbatical plan that prioritizes your personal needs and goals, and I give you ideas for professional projects that go beyond traditional research outputs. Here's a link to the Bruce Macfarlane article about the changing purpose of the academic sabbatical that I mention in the episode. If you need help figuring out your sabbatical purpose and p
56. Sabbatical Soundbytes: "Should I take a full year or a one-semester sabbatical?" (opens the original)
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If you're looking ahead to an upcoming sabbatical, you may be wondering whether you should try to take a full year or a semester-long sabbatical. In this episode, I discuss the financial implications to sabbatical length, and I provide you with ideas for how you can make a full year sabbatical at reduced pay work financially. Here are a few related blog posts and podcast episodes that will be helpful as you think through this question: How to fund an international sabbatical When should I take m
55. Sabbatical Soundbytes: "When should I take my sabbatical and how do I apply for one?" (opens the original)
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Wondering when you'll be eligible for sabbatical and how to navigate the application process? This episode provides insight and guidance into sabbatical eligibility and things to consider as you prepare to apply for sabbatical. Learn more about how to navigate sabbatical eligibility and the application process in this blog post. Looking for sabbatical planning support? Learn more about my signature program, Reignite: Your Life-Changing Sabbatical, and get in touch!
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