 Get refreshed. Chapter 31 in How to be an Academic Superhero, 2023, pp 191-195 from Edward Elgar Publishing Abstract: This chapter explores the challenges faced by scholars in academia, highlighting the pressures and strains that often go unnoticed by external observers. It delves into the prevalence of anxiety, stress, depression and other mental health issues among academics, emphasizing the detrimental effects on their well-being and personal lives. The chapter examines various factors contributing to these problems, including demanding expectations from students, declining public regard for academia, precarious employment conditions and unreasonable demands for productivity. It also addresses the importance of maintaining a good work-life balance and offers practical strategies for staying refreshed and enthusiastic in academic pursuits. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the significance of seeking support, both personally and institutionally, to address overwhelming workloads and systemic issues. Overall, it sheds light on the complexities of academic life and encourages proactive measures to foster a healthier and more supportive environment. Keywords: Business and Management; Education; Politics and Public Policy General Academic Interest (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:elg:eechap:21863_31 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Chapters from Edward Elgar Publishing |
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