Mindful Academy

How can growth outside of our comfort zone help us become more creative and innovative in our work? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey discusses overcoming imposter syndrome by believing in our growth potential and being open to learning, taking risks, and accepting failure. So how do we give ourselves a chance to grow, learn, and become more creative and innovative in our work? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and prepare for another great lesson!

How can we learn to trust ourselves and overcome the fear of failure or imposter syndrome to create something meaningful? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey discusses how reusing and repackaging our excellent work can combat imposter syndrome and shares the powerful question we can ask ourselves to reignite our excitement and creativity. Ready to get over the fear of failure to unlock your creative potential? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and prepare for another great lesson!

Do you ever feel like you don't deserve the success you've achieved in your career or that you're just lucky to be where you are? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey discusses the imposter phenomenon, also commonly known as Imposter Syndrome, which reflects feelings of having achieved successful positions due to sheer luck or some oversight on the part of gatekeepers rather than merit or achievement. Ready to learn more about Imposter Syndrome, from it's origins all the way up to it's modern-day perceptions? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and prepare for another great lesson!

Are you an unnecessarily miserable academic? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey examines the causes of misery among academics, recognizing our strengths and weaknesses and managing them accordingly. Ready to figure out how to identify the signs that you may be creating more misery in your job than necessary? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and prepare for another great lesson!

What are these beliefs that you have that are limiting the future that you imagine for yourself? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about how understanding and challenging our self-limiting beliefs can help us create a new vision of who we want to be and what we can achieve, looking for some motivation to ditch the clutter-collecting dust. Looking for ways to adapt your concept to reflect who you want to be? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and prepare for another great lesson!

How do you acknowledge that you can't be optimal all the time? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about noticing the energy you put into tasks, the demands, and the effort. Needing to make the most of your efforts and avoid burning yourself out? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and prepare for another lesson!

Have you ever noticed how understanding yourself and others can drastically improve communication? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about improving communication and focusing on self-awareness, other awareness and empathy, while also obtaining some motivation to ditch the clutter collecting dust. Looking for a way to break down and fully understand when people say we need better communication? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and prepare for another great lesson!

How do you establish and maintain boundaries between your personal and professional life as an academic, especially when it comes to the lines between teaching, research, mentoring, and service responsibilities? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about setting and establishing boundaries and understanding that you can limit access to yourself and not be available to everyone 24/7. Looking for some motivation to ditch the clutter collecting dust? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and get ready for another fabulous lesson!

Are you tired of feeling like you have to be everything to everyone, and spreading yourself too thin? Are you ready to identify your strengths, acknowledge your limitations, and focus on where you can make the greatest impact? In today's episode of The Mindful Academy, our host, Jennifer Askey, discusses working on identifying what energizes you and what doesn't and balancing your calendar, energy, and commitments - no more trying to be a jack of all trades, let's focus on being a master of one. You will either truly love or really dislike this conversation. Looking for some motivation to ditch the clutter collecting dust? Class is in session - grab your seat, take out the notebook, and get ready for another fabulous lesson!

Are you being met with resistance by your inner critic on a daily basis? In today’s episode of The Mindful Academy, our host Jennifer Askey talks about what resistance is, and how you can recognize and furthermore overcome resistance. Do you find resistance in your day-to-day life and need to overcome? Class is in session – grab your seat, take out the notebook, and get ready for another fabulous lesson!