Academic Encouragement

#Academic encouragement tweets. They/them. "sunshine-spreader". Encouraging more kindness in academia @couragephd.bsky.social

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

At some point I'll come back and give you all an update on why I disappeared - apologies. I will be back at a later stage!

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

I keep having to remind myself that being behind on work was the *purpose* of going on strike - to disrupt normal processes. It's ok that I'm drowning right now ... right???

[Alexandra Wilson @amwilson_opera]

Unpopular viewpoint...

I think elegant, clear, comprehensible prose is an art, and some academics are contemptuous of it because they are unable to master it.

[Neil Renic @NC_Renic]

Most academics I know love the job. it's the job loving them back that's the issue

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

@ThePhDPlace This is the story across a lot of universities right now. If nothing else, we're all in this together

[Orange Book 🍊📖 @orangebook]

No one ever suddenly gets lucky, if the stars suddenly align for you, you actually aligned them, consciously or not, by choosing where to live, who to learn from, who to marry, who to befriend, what lifestyle to maintain, what risks to take, and what vision to believe in.

[Rotimi Lawuyi, PhD 🇳🇬 @RLawuyi]

@CouragePhD

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Hello All! I know it's a stressful point in the semester for many, and often that stress can snowball as we try to manage others' stress while also carry our own. I want you to know that I see you and know you're doing the best you can. That's good enough. Keep going!

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Good morning! Oftentimes we see other people's success, but rarely do we see the effort that went into it. Likewise, we often see our own work but overlook our own success. Try not to compare yourself to others- you don't always see the whole picture.

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Heya! Don't forget to trust your instincts today- you know more than you think you do! You're very capable and you have worked hard to become so. Trust that you know what's best for you!

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Well hello you special someone! Sometimes the work we do isn't always apparent to others. In these moments, it's important to keep believing in yourself, even as you try to figure out why that's happening. I know you've got this!

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Hi there! I want to acknowledge the people who don't have great support outside of academia, who are more vulnerable to challenges. It can be hard when you have to be resilient alone. I hope you feel a little less lonely today, knowing that others see your struggles.

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Hello! I've noticed that when work doesn't go well, I tend to dig in my heels and work harder, suggesting that I wasn't working hard enough to begin with. Resting and stepping back for clarity is often the best step. It's ok!

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Howdy folks! If things aren't working the way you want, try exploring new ideas! A different perspective, a new level of analysis, or even just showing the outcome visually can enrichen your understanding about what you need to do to move forward.

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Good morning! It's important to keep in mind that while we think of anger as a bad emotion, it can often be good for creating change. If something comes up today, look at what is causing the anger and get to the root of what may need to change for all of us. Good luck today!

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

Hello everyone! Don't forget how important the communities around us are for having those deeply insightful ideas. Even if you don't have that community in your lab group or your department, try looking outside academia. The world around us is an inspiring place! Good luck!

[Prof. Linda K. Kaye @LindaKKaye]

If you're interested in pursuing a PhD on the topic of sensory perceptions and responses to emoji, then stay tuned for information soon on fully-funded PhD studentship opportunities with me at @EdgeHill_Psych 🤓

[Academic Encouragement @CouragePhD]

@steph_teasley Our faculty staff have had to write policies that the academic integrity offices should be doing, all because of these are coming from us sideways! Some of it isn't even AI - it's like it opened the floodgates to all forms of dishonesty 😬