On actually achieving goals
A few years ago, I read a short article about how of the people who make resolutions in January, more than half will …
10 Ways to Improve Your Academic Writing
When I teach academic writing, I always notice how stressed students get—especially graduate students—wanting to get it right immediately. I explain that …
The Power of Communicating Gratitude
When the box arrived, I was sprawled out on the couch staring the ceiling, contemplating a 10-minute power-nap between meetings. Like every …
When your go-to burnout management strategies stop working
“Have you become cynical or critical at work?” Well, my self-appointed nickname is Cynical Shawna. “Do you drag yourself to work and …
101 Pat-Downs Reviews
One of the scariest things about publishing a book? Waiting for the feedback. I’ve been on pins and needles the last couple …
101 Pat-Downs
One of the scariest things about publishing a book? Waiting for the feedback. I’ve been on pins and needles the last couple …
Happy birthday 101 Pat-Downs!
Drum roll, please… It’s officially book day!! What started at Arizona State University 11 years ago and finished at Sacramento State during …
101 Pat-Downs: Available for pre-order!
It’s been a long, strange year. Like many, I’m damn delighted to see it go. Like counting the minutes until midnight and …
20 goals for 2020
Amid the debates about whether we’re starting a new year or a new decade, I saw a Twitter thread last week about …
Confessions of an erstwhile blogger
“Please save me a seat!” I texted, frantically hustling down Pratt Street towards the Baltimore Convention Center. Naturally, when I had cut the …