Learning to Do Less During Challenging Transitions
It can go a long way when it comes to the quality of our mental health, writes Adriana Bankston, who offers advice for coping effectively.
"Over the past year, I have experienced many transitions, both in a personal and professional sense, which I have written about previously. Professionally, this journey involved moving to a high-performance city, transitioning into another field, being in a new fellowship position, building a new network, finding a permanent job and learning the job duties on the go. It has been an exciting experience but also a mentally taxing one. I could feel the pressures that came with several of those transitions, and I learned a great deal in the process. In fact, I probably learned more about myself this year than ever before." [...]
"I’d like to share some of the lessons I’ve learned through my own experience.
Don’t do it alone. [...]
Don’t overdo it. [...]
Stop and reflect. [...]
Find enjoyable hobbies. [...]"
For the full article, visit: https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2020/01/06/advice-navigating-difficult-career-transitions-opinion