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| Procrastinertia. You know that feeling—you’re not actually getting anything done, yet somehow, just the effort of resisting productivity is exhausting. It’s all too familiar as we approach summer, caught between the impulse to rest and the persistent nagging of productivity. Last year at this time, I encouraged you to flip the narrative and schedule your downtime first, treating it as sacred space around which other activities must orbit. It’s advice worth repeating.
Deliberately scheduling your relaxation—whether it’s a family trip, reading for pleasure, or simply enjoying leisurely mornings—doesn’t just grant you permission to rest. It creates anticipation, offering something tangible and joyful to look forward to. Knowing there’s protected downtime on the horizon makes the weeks of research, course prep, or project planning feel lighter and more manageable. And speaking of manageable workloads, in the Tidbit, I talk about our robot vacuum, Bosco, and how integrating certain AI tools into your research can help recover valuable summer hours. Consider this your gentle invitation to explore ways technology might help you streamline tasks, making room for relaxation. You’ll have two opportunities to explore these tools further—my upcoming GLCA webinar and the CfLT workshop (links provided later in the Tidbit). Because ultimately, your summer should nourish you—not drain you. So, before diving into productivity, protect some time to recharge. You’ll thank yourself later. |